Aquatic Animal Protection Act, 2017 (1960). Country/Territory Nepal Document type Legislation Date 1960 (1997) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act made to provide for the protection of aquatic animals and other matters pertaining thereto. Subject Fisheries Keyword Aquatic animals Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia Abstract This Act provides for the protection and conservation of aquatic animals. Full text English Website www.lawcommission.gov.np References - Legislation Implemented by Aquatics (Contract) Rules, 2019 (1962). Legislation | Nepal | 1962 Keyword: Aquatic animals, Contract/agreement, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method Source: FAO, FAOLEX