Fish Protection Act 1975 (Chapter 36:02). Country/Territory Botswana Document type Legislation Date 1975 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the more effectual regulation, control, protection and improvement of fish and fishing in Botswana. Subject Fisheries Keyword Basic legislation Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa Abstract This Act consists of 8 sections: Short title (sect. 1); Interpretation (sect. 2); Regulations (sect. 3); Prohibition of use of explosive, poisonous or noxious substances (sect. 4); Exemptions (sect. 5); Powers of entry, seizure and arrest (sect. 6); Obstructing officers (sect. 7); Disposal of articles after conviction (sect. 8). Full text English Website www.laws.gov.bw References - Legislation Implemented by Fish Protection Regulations (Chapter 36:02). Legislation | Botswana | 2008 (2013) Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fish Protection Regulations, 2016 (S.I. No. 16 of 2016). Legislation | Botswana | 2015 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Seasons, Artisanal fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Fish products, International trade, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Wildlife Conservation and Parks (Amendment) Act, 2023 - Act No. 15 of 2023. Legislation | Botswana | 2023 Keyword: Protection of species, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Marine protected areas, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Protected area, Aquatic animals, Birds, Endangered species, Game, Hunting authorization/permit, Allocation/quota, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX