The Commissioners of Customs Act 1767 (jan 1, 1767 – dec 31, 1767)
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The Commissioners of Custioms Act 1767 was passed on June 29, 1767 also. It created a new Customs Board for the North American colonies, to be headquartered in Boston with five customs commissioners. New offices were eventually opened in other ports as well. The Board was created to enforce shipping regulations and increase tax revenue
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