River Lark Act 1698 (c. 22)

Introductory Text
Reasons for passing this Act.
II.Proviso respecting towing upon the Lands of W. Gage Esq.
III.Commissioners appointed for adjusting Rates and Satisfaction to be made to Owners of Lands as aforesaid.
IV.Persons upon Notice, neglecting, &c. to appear before Commissioners, the Commissioners, upon Oath of Service, may proceed to ascertain Damage sustained, notwithstanding Absence of such Persons.
V.Proviso for Rights of Fishing and Fowling.
VI.No Commissioners interested to act.
VII.Proviso for supplying Commissioners in case of Death.
VIII.Where the Water raised, Banks to be raised in Proportion by the said Henry Ashley.
IX.Highways, &c. not diverted without Permission of Seven or more Commissioners.
X.Bridges pulled down to be re-erected, &c.
XI.Proviso for Jurisdiction of Quarter Sessions, in respect of Bridges and Highways.
XII.Proviso for keeping in Repair, &c. Banks and Bridges, by Persons; heretofore liable.
XIII.Tolls to be demanded by the said Henry Ashley. And...
XIV.Watermen and others carrying Goods, to give and subscribe an...
XV.Proviso for Owners of Mills upon the said River.
XVI.Proviso for Sir Edward Gage, and the said William Gage...
XVII.The like as to Proprietors of adjacent Lands.
XVIII.Proviso for carrying Coals, not exceeding 20 Chaldrons, Lynn Measure, yearly, to Bury St. Edmonds.
XIX.Lightermen, &c. answerable for Damage done by their Servants; Watermen...
XX.The said Henry Ashley, &c. with Approbation of Commissioners, may make Bye Laws, &c. for governing the Watermen, &c. and inflict Penalties.
XXI.In Action for executing Act,
XXII.No Public Wharf to be within Bury St. Edmonds without the Allowance of the Corporation.
XXIII.Proviso for Gentlemen keeping Pleasure Boats upon the River, not to carry Goods, except for Use of the Boats.