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An Act to continue an Act passed in the thirty-seventh year of his Majesty's reign entitled “An Act for the better securing the Province against the King’s enemies." 41 George III Chapter 1 1801 This act renews earlier legislation that prevents anyone owing allegiance to a country or state at war with Britain within the last seven years from residing in Upper Canada. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1801. York: Titus G. Simons, 1801.
An Act for making a temporary provision for the regulation of trade, between this Province and the United States of America, by Land or by Inland Navigation. 40 George III Chapter 6 1800 This act regulates trade between Upper Canada and the United States. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1800. York: Titus G. Simons, 1800.
An Act to revive and continue an Act entitled “An Act to provide for the appointment of Returning Officers for the several Counties within this Province. 40 George III Chapter 5 1800 This act continues a piece of legislation making it law for the chief administrator of the province to appoint returning officers for every county, riding, division, or town. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1800. York: Titus G. Simons, 1800.
An Act for the Summary conviction of persons selling Spirituous Liquor by retail without Licence. 40 George III Chapter 4 1800 This act fines those publicly selling alcohol without license. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1800. York: Titus G. Simons, 1800.
An Act for the more equal Representation of the Commons of this Province in Parliament, and for the better defining the Qualification of Electors. 40 George III Chapter 3 1800 This act adds seats to the house of assembly throughout the province "for the more equal representation of the commons." Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1800. York: Titus G. Simons, 1800.
An Act for the Regulation of Special Juries. 40 George III Chapter 2 1800 This act stipulates that no person in the province shall be returned to serve on special juries before paying assessments on the sum of at least three hundred pounds. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1800. York: Titus G. Simons, 1800.
"An Act for making more effectual provision for the government of the province of Quebec in North America, and to make further provision for the government of the said province,” 40 George III Chapter 1 1800 This act makes the criminal law of England that of Upper Canada, and repeals a series of draconian forms of corporal punishment. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1800. York: Titus G. Simons, 1800.
An Act to ratify, approve and confirm the Provincial Agreement made and entered into by Commissioners on the part of this Province, and Commissioners on the part of the Province of Lower Canada. 39 George III Chapter 5 (Session 3) 1799 This act ratifies a trade agreement with Lower Canada. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1799. York: Titus G. Simons, 1799 (3rd session)
An Act to enable Persons holding the Office of Register to be elected Members of the House of Assembly. 39 George III Chapter 4 (Session 3) 1799 This act repeals legislation preventing those who held the office of register from serving in the house of assembly. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1799. York: Titus G. Simons, 1799 (3rd session)
An Act to provide for the Education and Support of Orphan Children. 39 George III Chapter 3 (Session 3) 1799 This act allows town wardens, with the approbation of two justices of the peace, to bind orphans to contracts of apprenticeship. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1799. York: Titus G. Simons, 1799 (3rd session)