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Mizoram Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act No. 8 of 2016).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Mizoram
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Mizoram Fisheries Act, 2002 (Act No. 12 of 2005).
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Use restrictions Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act amends Sections: 1, and from 5 to 11 of Mizoram Fisheries Act, 2002 (Act No. 12 of 2005). Amendments deal with administrative and legal proceedings, as well as restriction of use for specific fishing methods and gears. In Section 11 of the Principal Act, the Government may lease out its Farms to private or Societies through proper terms and conditions for a maximum period of five years. The Government may develop private or society lands for a certain period of time and develop Fish Seed or Feed Infrastructures through Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode. The Government may approve, assist, register and issue Certificates to Hatcheries, Nurseries and Rearing Units, Fish Farms and Fish Feed manufacturing units.

Full text
English
Website
indiacode.nic.in

References - Legislation

Amends

Mizoram Fisheries Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005).

Legislation | India | 2005

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Offences/penalties, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX