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Balochistan Sea Fisheries Ordinance, 1971 (No. IX of 1971).

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Balochistan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1971 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to consolidate and amend the law relating to Sea Fisheries in Balochistan.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Mesh Navigation Protected fishing area Seasons Size Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Ordinance enters into force at once.
Abstract

This Ordinance, consisting of 20 sections, extends to: the Balochistan Province except the Tribal Areas; and the territorial waters of Pakistan along the coast of Balochistan Province. It establishes that no person shall operate any fishing craft or use any fishing gear in Balochistan waters without a licence in the prescribed form issued by the licencing authority for each fishing craft. No person shall be allowed to fish with encircling net or improvised purse seine net locally called “wire net” or “gujja” or ring net and bottom trawls locally called “trawls” or “gujja” in the close bays of Sonmiani and Kalmat and twelve nautical miles from shore along the rest of Balochistan coast. A Fishery Officer may inspect any fishing vessel or fishing gear or fish processing plant to ensure the observance of the provisions of this Ordinance.

Full text
English
Website
www.balochistan.gov.pk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Balochistan Sea Fisheries Rules, 1971.

Legislation | Pakistan | 1971

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Fishing vessel, Royalties/fees, Fishing charge, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Shrimp Farming Policy.

Legislation | Pakistan

Keyword: Mariculture, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Balochistan Sea Fisheries (Amendment) Ordinance, 1992 (No. III of 1992).

Legislation | Pakistan | 1992

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Balochistan Sea Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1986.

Legislation | Pakistan | 1986

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Balochistan Sea Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 2014.

Legislation | Pakistan | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Balochistan Sea Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 2022.

Legislation | Pakistan | 2022

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX