Maharashtra Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1981 (Act No. LIV of 1981). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Maharashtra Document type Legislation Date 1981 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official publication, 8 pp. Long titleAn Act to provide for the regulation of fishing by fishing vessels in the sea along the coast line of the State of Maharashtra. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Registration Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Basic legislation Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act consists of 26 sections divided into 4 Chapters: Preliminary (I); Regulation of fishing (II); Penalties (III); Miscellaneous (IV). Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Order of the Government of Maharashtra regulating the fishing in specified areas (Order No. Lavesu-499/14141/(C.R.-88)/ ADF-14). Legislation | India | 1999 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Territorial sea Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order of the Government of Maharashtra declaring a “No Fishing Zone” (Order No. MATSYAVI. 1002/(105)/ADF-14). Legislation | India | 2003 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order of the Government of Maharashtra restricting the use of fishing gear and certain mechanized fishing vessels in specified areas (No.FDX-1481/22167/181/12-ADF). Legislation | India | 1983 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Territorial sea, Seasons, Marine fisheries Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order of the Government of Maharashtra regulating the use of fishing gear in specified areas (No. Matsyavi 1097/13365/CR-200/ADF-14). Legislation | India | 1997 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Territorial sea Source: FAO, FAOLEX