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Notification No. F.O(1)/98. N.A.I. amending the Northern Areas Fisheries Act.

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Gilgit-Baltistan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Notification amends the Northern Areas Fisheries Act. Various definitions of section 2 have been modified and others have been added. Minor amendments have been made to section 5 and 15 regarding destruction of fish by water poisoning, and penalties. New sub-sections have been added to section 7 and 17 regarding fishing gear and powers of the court. Schedule 2 of the Act has also been amended.

Full text
English
Website
www.iucn.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Northern Areas Fisheries Act, 1975.

Legislation | Pakistan | 1975

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX