An act for repealing certain duties, in the British colonies and plantations, granted by several acts of parliament; and also the duties imposed by an act made in the last session of parliament upon certain East India goods exported from Great Britain; and for granting other duties instead thereof; and for further encouraging, regulating, and securing, several branches of the trade of this kingdom, and the British dominions in America.
Citation
6 Geo. 3. c. 52
Dates
Royal assent
6 June 1766
Repealed
15 July 1867
Other legislation
Repealed by
Statute Law Revision Act 1867
Status: Repealed
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The Act was repealed by the Statute Law Revision Act 1867.
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