Balochistan Sea Fisheries Rules, 1971. Country/Territory Pakistan Territorial subdivision Balochistan Document type Regulation Date 1971 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazette or Baluchistan, Extraordinary, 12th July 1971. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing area Fishing vessel Royalties/fees Fishing charge Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes These rules enter into force at once. Abstract These Rules establish the requirements to request a fishing licence in Baluchistan Waters to the Licensing Authority. The fishing licence shall be renewable on payment of the fee prescribed under rule 4 within one month of the expiry of its validity. If a licence is not renewed within the prescribed period, the Licensing Authority may renew it on payment of penalty equal to one-fourth of the prescribed fee, which shall be in addition to the prescribed fee. Production of Licence for Inspection: A holder of a licence shall on demand, produce the same for inspection by a Fishery Officer. The Licensing Authority may issue a duplicate copy of a Licence on payment of a fee of one rupee if the original licence is lost or damaged. Protection of fish in selected water.-A licence granted under these rules does not authorise the licensee to fish within a distance of three miles of the sea coasts in bays of Sonmiani, Ormara, Kalmat, Pasni, Jiwani and Gwadar, except by special permission of the Fishery Officer. No licence-bolder shall employ any device for catching shrimps under 2" size and lobsters under 7" size. Further that no female lobsters loaded with eggs shall be landed. Full text English Website www.balochistan.gov.pk References - Legislation Implements Balochistan Sea Fisheries Ordinance, 1971 (No. IX of 1971). Legislation | Pakistan | 1971 (2014) 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX