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SPECIFICATION OF TAXES, DUTIES, &c.

Act of Colonial Legislature or other Authority under which levied.

STAMP DUTIES—Continued.

3. Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes or other Obligations for the payment of Money not included in the last preceding Article, and not being Cheques or Orders for the payment of money at sight or on demand

Bank Cheques payable on demand to any person, to Bearer or Order, 2 cents each.

NOTE.—Cheques drawn out of, but payable in the Colony to be treated as Bills of Exchange.

Rates for Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, etc.:

  • Not exceeding $100: 10 cents singly; 30 cents? If in sets, for each part of a set, 15 cents.
  • Exceeding $100 and not exceeding $3,000: If single, $1.00; 50 cents for each part of a set.
  • Exceeding $3,000: If single, $1.30; 75 cents for each part of a set.

4. Bill of Lading, or Ships' Receipts where Bills of Lading are not used, for each part of every set

10 cents.

EXEMPTION.

Bills of Lading for any Goods or Effects shipped by any Government Officer on account of Government.

5. Bond or other Obligation concerning Respondentia and Bottomry, and Average Statement or Bond where no Statement is drawn up

50 cents for every $1,000 or part of $1,000.

6. Charter Party or any Agreement or Contract for the Charter or Hiring of any sea going ship or vessel

Vessel Tonnage Duty
Not exceeding 200 tons $5.00
Exceeding 200 and not exceeding 300 tons $7.50
Exceeding 300 and not exceeding 400 tons $10.00
Exceeding 400 and not exceeding 500 tons $12.00
Exceeding 500 and not exceeding 750 tons $15.00
Exceeding 750 and not exceeding 1,000 tons $20.00
Every 100 tons over 1,000 $5.00

Charter Party under 200 tons $100 per ... Ditto, above 200 $7.00.

Duty to be calculated on Registered Tonnage.

7. Transfer of Shares or Stock in any Public Company. (Scrip Certificate to be exempt)

50 cents for every $500 or fraction of $500.

8. Power of Attorney

$2.

9. Note of Protest, by any Commander or Master of a Vessel

25 cents.

10. Any Notarial Act whatsoever not otherwise charged in this Schedule

$1.

11. Receipt or Discharge given for the payment of Money or in acquittal of a debt paid in Money or otherwise, when the sum received, discharged or acquitted exceeds $10

3 cents.

EXEMPTIONS.

Letter sent by Post, acknowledging the arrival of a Currency or Promissory Note, Bill of Exchange, or any security for Money.

Receipt or discharge written upon or contained in any Bill of Exchange, Promissory Note, Deed or other Instrument charged with Duty under this Schedule and duly stamped, and Receipts for Pay and Allowances of Persons in the service of the Government, whether Civil, Naval, or Military.

12. Probates and Letters of Administration with or without the Will annexed (Administration Bonds exempt)

The same ad valorem Duty as on a Conveyance to be calculated upon the value of the Estate and Effects for or in respect of which such Probate or Letters of Administration shall be granted, exclusive of what the deceased shall have been possessed of or entitled to as a Trustee for any other Person or Persons, and not beneficially.

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Ordinances No. 12 of 1866, and 5 of 1868, and Orders of the Governor in Council of 9th June, 26th Oct., and 21st November, 1868.

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SPECIFICATION OF TAXES, DUTIES, &c. Act of Colonial Legislature or other Authority under which levied. STAMP DUTIES—Continued. 3. Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes or other Obligations for the payment of Money not included in the last preceding Article, and not being Cheques or Orders for the payment of money at sight or on demand Bank Cheques payable on demand to any person, to Bearer or Order, 2 cents each. NOTE.—Cheques drawn out of, but payable in the Colony to be treated as Bills of Exchange. Rates for Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, etc.: Not exceeding $100: 10 cents singly; 30 cents? If in sets, for each part of a set, 15 cents. Exceeding $100 and not exceeding $3,000: If single, $1.00; 50 cents for each part of a set. Exceeding $3,000: If single, $1.30; 75 cents for each part of a set. 4. Bill of Lading, or Ships' Receipts where Bills of Lading are not used, for each part of every set 10 cents. EXEMPTION. Bills of Lading for any Goods or Effects shipped by any Government Officer on account of Government. 5. Bond or other Obligation concerning Respondentia and Bottomry, and Average Statement or Bond where no Statement is drawn up 50 cents for every $1,000 or part of $1,000. 6. Charter Party or any Agreement or Contract for the Charter or Hiring of any sea going ship or vessel Vessel Tonnage Duty Not exceeding 200 tons $5.00 Exceeding 200 and not exceeding 300 tons $7.50 Exceeding 300 and not exceeding 400 tons $10.00 Exceeding 400 and not exceeding 500 tons $12.00 Exceeding 500 and not exceeding 750 tons $15.00 Exceeding 750 and not exceeding 1,000 tons $20.00 Every 100 tons over 1,000 $5.00 Charter Party under 200 tons $100 per ... Ditto, above 200 $7.00. Duty to be calculated on Registered Tonnage. 7. Transfer of Shares or Stock in any Public Company. (Scrip Certificate to be exempt) 50 cents for every $500 or fraction of $500. 8. Power of Attorney $2. 9. Note of Protest, by any Commander or Master of a Vessel 25 cents. 10. Any Notarial Act whatsoever not otherwise charged in this Schedule $1. 11. Receipt or Discharge given for the payment of Money or in acquittal of a debt paid in Money or otherwise, when the sum received, discharged or acquitted exceeds $10 3 cents. EXEMPTIONS. Letter sent by Post, acknowledging the arrival of a Currency or Promissory Note, Bill of Exchange, or any security for Money. Receipt or discharge written upon or contained in any Bill of Exchange, Promissory Note, Deed or other Instrument charged with Duty under this Schedule and duly stamped, and Receipts for Pay and Allowances of Persons in the service of the Government, whether Civil, Naval, or Military. 12. Probates and Letters of Administration with or without the Will annexed (Administration Bonds exempt) The same ad valorem Duty as on a Conveyance to be calculated upon the value of the Estate and Effects for or in respect of which such Probate or Letters of Administration shall be granted, exclusive of what the deceased shall have been possessed of or entitled to as a Trustee for any other Person or Persons, and not beneficially. --- Ordinances No. 12 of 1866, and 5 of 1868, and Orders of the Governor in Council of 9th June, 26th Oct., and 21st November, 1868.
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(A4) SPECIFICATION OF TAXES, DUTIES, &c. Act of Colonial Legislature or other Authority under which levied. STAMP DUTIES,—Continued. Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes or other Obligations for the payment of Money not included in the last preceding Article, and not being Cheques or Orders for the payment of money at sight or on demand, Bank Cheques payable on demand to any person, to Bearer or Order, 2 cents each. NOTE.-Cheques drawn out of, but payable in the Colony to be treated as Bills of Exchange. Bill of Lading, or Ships' Receipts where Bills of Lading are not used, for each part of every set, EXEMPTION. Bills of Lading for any Goods or Effects shipped by any Government Officer cn account of Government. Bond or other Obligation concerning Responden- tia and Bottomry, and Average Statement or Bond where no Statement is drawn up, Charter Party or any Agreement or Contract for the Charter or Hiring of any sea going ship or vessel, Not exceeding $100, 17 draina singly, 80.30 If în sets, for each part of a set, 80.15 Įtin meta, jar cach part of a set, Breeding $100 and not exceeding $3,000— Iƒ'demien Aluply, $1.00 $0.50 Freresting $3,000— If drain vingly, -- $1.30 incts, for ich part of a set, 80.75 10 cents. 50 cents for every $1,000 or part of $1,000. Vexul unterrrrding Exerrding 2010 mud lat exceeding 300 300 5.00 750 " 200 Zow. 12.00- 1. Son " $400. 750 1,000 " $5,00 $6.00, Every 100 Tout diver 1,000. Tinu, golón, Ligy Charter wieder 200 $100 rack. Di efo, above 2001 $7.00 1 Duty to be calculated on Registeredd Tounge, Transfer of Shares or Stock in any Public Com-50 cents for every $500 or pany. (Scrip Certificate to be exempt),. Power of Attorney, Note of Protest, by any Commander or Master} of a Vessel,.......................... Any Notarial Act whatsoever not otherwise Į charged in this Schedule, ............. Receipt or Discharge given for the payment of Money or in acquittal of a debt paid in Money or other- wise, when the sum received, discharged or acquitted exceeds $10, EXEMPTIONS. Letter sent by Post, acknowledging the arrival of a Currency or Promissory Note, Bill of Exchange, or any security for Money. Receipt or discharge written upon or contained in any Bill of Exchange, Promissory Note, Deed or other Instrument charged with Duty under this Schedule and duly stamped, and Receipts for Pay and Allowances of Persons in the service of the Government, whether Civil, Naval, or Military. Probates and Letters of Administration with or without the Will annexed (Administration Bonds- exempt),. | fraction of $500. $2. 25 cents. $1. 3 cents. The same ad valorem Duty as on a Coneryaner ta be calculated upon the value of the Estate and Effects for or in respect of" which "such Probate or Letters of Administration shall be granted, exclusive of what The deceased shall have been possessed of or entitled to as a Trustee for any other Person or Persons, and not beneficially. Ordinances No. 12 of 1966, and 5 of 1868, and Or- ders of the Governor in Cornell of 9th June, 26th Oct., and 21st November, 1868.
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SPECIFICATION OF TAXES, DUTIES, &c.

Act of Colonial Legislature or other Authority under which levied.

STAMP DUTIES,—Continued.

  1. Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes or other Obligations for the payment of Money not included in the last preceding Article, and not being Cheques or Orders for the payment of money at sight or on demand,

Bank Cheques payable on demand to any person, to Bearer or Order, 2 cents each.

NOTE.-Cheques drawn out of, but payable in the

Colony to be treated as Bills of Exchange.

  1. Bill of Lading, or Ships' Receipts where Bills of Lading are not used, for each part of

every set,

EXEMPTION.

Bills of Lading for any Goods or Effects shipped by any Government Officer cn account of Government.

  1. Bond or other Obligation concerning Responden- tia and Bottomry, and Average Statement or Bond where no Statement is drawn up,
  1. Charter Party or any Agreement or Contract for the Charter or Hiring of any sea going ship or vessel,

Not exceeding $100, 17 draina singly,

80.30

If în sets, for each part of a set,

80.15

Įtin meta, jar cach part of a set,

Breeding $100 and not exceeding $3,000—

Iƒ'demien Aluply,

$1.00

$0.50

Freresting $3,000—

If drain vingly, --

$1.30

incts, for ich part of a set,

80.75

10 cents.

50 cents for every $1,000 or

part of $1,000.

Vexul unterrrrding

Exerrding 2010 mud lat exceeding 300

300

5.00

750

"

200 Zow. 12.00-

1.

Son

"

$400.

750 1,000

"

$5,00 $6.00,

Every 100 Tout diver 1,000. Tinu, golón, Ligy Charter wieder 200

$100 rack. Di efo, above 2001

$7.00 1 Duty to be calculated on Registeredd Tounge,

  1. Transfer of Shares or Stock in any Public Com-50 cents for every $500 or pany. (Scrip Certificate to be exempt),.
  1. Power of Attorney,
  1. Note of Protest, by any Commander or Master} of a Vessel,..........................
  1. Any Notarial Act whatsoever not otherwise Į charged in this Schedule, .............
  1. Receipt or Discharge given for the payment of Money or in acquittal of a debt paid in Money or other- wise, when the sum received, discharged or acquitted exceeds $10,

EXEMPTIONS.

Letter sent by Post, acknowledging the arrival of a Currency or Promissory Note, Bill of Exchange, or any security for Money.

Receipt or discharge written upon or contained in any Bill of Exchange, Promissory Note, Deed or other Instrument charged with Duty under this Schedule and duly stamped, and Receipts for Pay and Allowances of Persons in the service of the Government, whether Civil, Naval, or Military.

  1. Probates and Letters of Administration with or without the Will annexed (Administration Bonds- exempt),.

| fraction of $500.

$2.

25 cents.

$1.

3 cents.

The same ad valorem Duty as on a Coneryaner ta be calculated upon the value of the Estate and Effects for or in respect of" which "such Probate or Letters of Administration shall be granted, exclusive of what The deceased shall have been possessed of or entitled to as a Trustee for any other Person or Persons, and not beneficially.

Ordinances No. 12 of 1966, and 5 of 1868, and Or- ders of the Governor in Cornell of 9th June, 26th Oct., and 21st November, 1868.

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