Nagaland Fisheries Act, 1980 (No. 2 of 1982). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Nagaland Document type Legislation Date 1981 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleTo provide for certain matter relating to fisheries in the State of Nagaland. Subject Fisheries Keyword Protected fishing area Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Liability/compensation Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract The Act contains provisions on the prohibition and licensing of fishing in selected waters in the State of Nagaland. The Act also grants the State government to make rules on the sale of fish. Additionally, the Act provides for penalties for violating the provisions of the Act. The breach of any rule made under Section 3 or any prohibition notified under section 4, shall be punished. Maximum amounts acceptable, as compensation for certain fishing offences are specified under Section 8. Full text English Website www.lawsofindia.org