United Kingdom legislation
| Act of Parliament | |
 Parliament of Great Britain | |
| Long title | 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. |
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| Citation | 6 Geo. 3. c. 52 |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 6 June 1766 |
| Repealed | 15 July 1867 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amended by | Customs (Repeal) Act 1833 |
| Repealed by | Statute Law Revision Act 1867 |
| Status: Repealed | |
The Revenue Act 1766 (6 Geo. 3. c. 52) was an Act passed by the Parliament of Great Britain in response to objections raised to the Sugar Act 1763. The Revenue Act was passed in conjunction with the Free Port Act 1766.
The Act was repealed by the Statute Law Revision Act 1867.
References
- Tyler, John W. Smugglers & Patriots: Boston Merchants and the Advent of the American Revolution. Boston: Northeastern University Press, 1986. ISBN 0-930350-76-6.
External links
- Text of the Act, from HathiTrust
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