Revenue Act 1766

The Revenue Act 1766 (6 Geo. 3. c. 52), also known as the Customs Act 1766, was an act of the Parliament of Great Britain passed in response to objections raised to the Sugar Act 1764. The act was passed in conjunction with the Free Port Act 1766 (6 Geo. 3. c. 49).

Subsequent developments

The whole act was repealed by section 1 of, and the schedule to, the Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59).

Notes

References

• Tyler, John W. Smugglers & Patriots: Boston Merchants and the Advent of the American Revolution. Boston: Northeastern University Press, 1986. .