Order of the Government of Maharashtra regulating the fishing in specified areas (Order No. Lavesu-499/14141/(C.R.-88)/ ADF-14). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Maharashtra Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Territorial sea Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Order prohibits the use of purse-seine gear operated by mechanized fishing vessels within the territorial waters of Greater Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg Districts, and prohibits the landing of the catch caught with such gear beyond the territorial waters in any port other than the Mirkarwada (Ratnagiri) port in Ratnagiri District. Full text English Website indianlegal.icsf.net References - Legislation Implements Maharashtra Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1981 (Act No. LIV of 1981). Legislation | India | 1981 (2012) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Basic legislation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX