Gujarat Fisheries Act, 2003 (Act No. 8 of 2003). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Gujarat Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for protection, conservation and development of fisheries in inland and territorial waters of the State of Gujarat and for regulation of fishing in the inland and territorial waters along the coast line of the State and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Institution Registration Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act regulates fishing activities in the State of Gujarat. Full text English Website www.india.gov.in References - Legislation Amends Indian Fisheries Act, 1897 (Act No. 4 of 1897). Legislation | India | 1897 (1956) Keyword: Basic legislation, Access right, Coastal zone management, Equipment, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Freshwater fishes, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Mesh, Molluscs, Offences/penalties, Protected fishing area, Size, Traditional rights/customary rights, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX