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Fisheries Act (No. 4 of 1897).

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1897
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for certain matters relating to Fisheries in Pakistan.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act regulates fishing in the waters of Pakistan. Pakistan waters shall include the sea within a distance of one marine league off the sea coast. The provisions issued in this Act include: the prohibition to use explosives; the prohibition to use toxic and poisonous agents in fishing activities; the dimension and kind of nets used; the offences and relative penalties, etc.

Full text
English
Website
pakistancode.gov.pk