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CAP. XVI.

An ACT to exclude ignorant and unskilful Persons from the practice of Physic and Surgery.

Passed the 11th of March, 1816.

Not lawful for Persons not duly qualified to practice Physic or Surgery, or receive fees.

 
Who shall be considered duly qualified.

 

Licences may be granted by the Governor after due examination.

 

 
I.   BE it enacted by the President, Council, and Assembly, That from and after the passing of this Act, it shall not be lawful for any person not duly qualified by a suitable education, to practice Physic or Surgery within this Province, nor to demand or receive any fee or reward directly or indirectly, for the cure of any disease, or the performance of any Surgical operation whatever, and that any person who shall previously have obtained a Diploma or other authentic and sufficient testimonial of his skill and ability from some College or other public institution in Great Britain or Ireland legally authorized to grant the same, shall be deemed and adjudged to be duly qualified as aforesaid; and that any other person who shall have been carefully examined by competent judges to be named and appointed by the Governor or Commander in Chief for the time being, and upon their report shall have received a Licence under the hand and seal of the Governor or Commander in Chief for the time being, for that purpose, shall also be deemed and adjudged duly qualified for the profession and practice of Physic or Surgery, or both, as may be specified and expressed in such Licence.

Who may be licenced.

 
II.   And provided always, That the Governor or Commander in Chief for the time being, may, and he is hereby authorized to Licence such persons who have been established in the practice of Physic or Surgery for seven years, immediately preceding the passing of this Act.

Persons qualified may sue for Fees.

 
III.   And be it further enacted, That every peson duly qualified as aforesaid, shall be entitled to demand, sue for, and recover reasonable and customary fees for his services, and payment for Medicines by him administered in the course of his practice in the capacity either of a Physician or Surgeon.

Act not to extend to Military Physicians or Surgeons.

 
IV.   And be it further enacted, That nothing in this Act contained, shall extend or be construed to extend to any Physician or Surgeon appointed by commission or warrant to serve in any Garrison or Military Corps, being within the limits of this Province.

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C. 16. Anno LVI. Geo. III.   A. D. 1816.


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