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 titleAn 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