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Brokers Act 1696
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From 1st May 1697, no Person to act as Broker in London or Westminster, or Bills of Mortality, without Licence of the Lord Mayor of London, &c.
IV.Brokers Names and Places of Abode to be affixed on the Royal Exchange, and in Guildhall, London.
V.Person acting as a Broker, if not admitted according to this Act,
VI.Sworn Broker to keep a Register Book, and to enter Contracts, &c. within Three Days after made, &c.
VIII.Broker after Admittance to carry about him and shew a Silver Medal of the King's Arms, &c. with the Broker's Name, &c.
IX.Broker dealing for himself, &c. or making any Gain, over and above the Brokage allowed by this Act,
X.Policies, Contracts, &c. entered into, on which any Premium shall be given for Liberty to accept, &c. any Share in Joint Stock, Tallies, &c. void, and Premium repaid.
XI.Sworn Broker not making Discovery of other Persons acting as...
XV.Sworn Brokers driving any Bargain for Tallies, &c. on Funds granted by Parliament, unless licensed by Treasury,
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