Plate Assay Act, 1783

Company and corporation may make bye-laws, &c. not contrary to law.

XXX. And be it further enacted, That it shall and may be lawful to and for the said company of goldsmiths in Dublin, and the said corporation at New Geneva, and they are hereby authorized and empowered, from time to time, to make bye-laws, rules, and orders for the well government and management of their respective officers, and for fixing the time and manner for receiving in and delivering out plate brought to be assayed, and for every other purpose relative to the conduct or management of such office, so as such bye-laws, rules, and orders do not in any respect contradict this act, or the laws of this realm.

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