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Northern Areas Fisheries Act, 1975.

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Gilgit-Baltistan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1975
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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