Northern Areas Fisheries Act, 1975. Country/Territory Pakistan Territorial subdivision Gilgit-Baltistan Document type Legislation Date 1975 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to consolidate the law relating to fisheries in the Northern Areas. Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Fishing area Inspection Protected fishing area Size Offences/penalties Fishing gear/fishing method Marking/identification Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract Provisions of this Act shall include: banning the use of explosives and toxic or poisonous agents in fishing activities; laying down minimum limits on the size of fish that may be legally caught; issuing fishing licences or permits that are mandatory for fishing in public water; declaring any public water to be a sanctuary/reserve for fish at any time and providing for the related restrictions. The provincial government shall appoint Fishery Inspectors whose powers shall extend to inspecting persons, vessels, premises, etc. in order to verify compliance with the ordinance. The Act further provides for offences and penalties. Full text English Website www.iucn.org References - Legislation Implemented by Northern Areas Fisheries Rules, 1975. Legislation | Pakistan | 1975 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Notification No. F.O(1)/98. N.A.I. amending the Northern Areas Fisheries Act. Legislation | Pakistan | 1999 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX