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Kerala Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2010 (Act No. 15 of 2010).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Kerala
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to codify and amend the laws relating to inland fishery sector and to provide for the sustainable development, management, conservation, propagation, protection, exploitation and utilisation of the inland fishery sector in the State and for promoting social fisheries and to regulate and control responsible aquaculture activities and to ensure protection of livelihood and traditional rights of fishermen and to ensure the availability of nutritious fish and food security to the people and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Aquaculture Authorization/permit Certification Institution Protected fishing area Stock enhancement/repopulation Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides for the development, propagation, conservation and management of the inland fisheries sector.

Full text
English/Hindi
Website
india.gov.in

References - Legislation

Amended by

Kerala Fish Seed Act, 2014 (Act No. 4 of 2015).

Legislation | India | 2015

Keyword: Stock enhancement/repopulation, Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Certification, Internal trade, International trade, Transport/storage, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Monitoring, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX