Legislation by Source Document: Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act in addition to the Acts for the amendment of the Criminal Law. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 64 1840 This act amends existing criminal legislation introducing new penalties for several actions and new rules for court procedures. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act further to regulate proceedings in Replevin, by allowing damages in certain cases to the Defendant. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 63 1840 This act creates regulations for the return of property subject to wrongful replevin lawsuits or other rewards where such property has already been returend before the suits were launched. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act to make more effectual provisions for the Regulation of Seamen in this Province. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 62 1840 This act repeals an 1823 for regulating sailors and creates new regualtions to prevent desertion and regulate their behaviour. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act in amendment of the Law relating to Wills, Legacies, Executors and Administrators, and for the settlement and distribution of the Estates of Intestates. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 61 1840 This act creates a new a system for the creation, registry, and reading of wills Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act to provide for opening and repairing Roads and erecting Bridges throughout the Province. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 60 1840 This act awards money for various projects of highway building and repair. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act to appropriate a part of the Public Revenue for the services therein mentioned. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 59 1840 This act awards sums of money to various persons for their service to the government and for various local infrastructure projects. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act to appropriate a part of the Public Revenue to the payment of the Ordinary Services of the Province. Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 58 1840 This act awards money to various persons for their services to the government and for local infrastructure projects. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act in amendment of an Act, intituled “An Act imposing Duties for raising a Revenue.’’ Passed 31st March 1840.
 		3 Victoria Chapter 57 1840 This act establishes a duty on imported wheat that will be in force until 1841. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
‘Whereas the Acts now in force relating to Commissioners of Sewers have been found deficient where the work contemplated extends to two or more Parishes;’ Passed 31st March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 56 1840 This act establishes a system of land drainage for those whose property they desire to drain spans more than one parish. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act to continue an Act for the better regulation of the Office of Sheriff in this Province. Passed 25th March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 55 1840 This act continues an 1836 for regulating sheriffs until 1845. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.