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Goa Marine Fishing Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Goa Act No. 72 of 2019).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Goa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act further to amend the Goa, Daman and Diu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1980 (Act No. 3 of 1981).
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing vessel Fishing gear/fishing method Registration Inspection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Use restrictions Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act amends the Goa, Daman and Diu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1980 (Act No. 3 of 1981). Amendments deal with administrative and legal proceedings and in particular with the following issues: definition of several fish related activities; Competence of the Directorate of Fisheries of the Government of Goa; Officer of the Directorate of Fisheries; Requirements for the erection of fishing stakes and registration of net; mesh size whereof is less than 24 mm for catching fish and 20 mm for catching prawns; Fishing Licence requirements; Fish landing centre; Owner/tandel/master of fishing vessel shall allow the Authorized Officer to inspect and search the fishing vessel; Prohibition on destruction of fish by explosives in inland waters and on coasts; etc.

Full text
English
Website
www.goa.gov.in

References - Legislation

Amends

Goa, Daman and Diu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1981.

Legislation | India | 1981 (1989)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX