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Protection and Conservation of Fish Act, 1950 (East Bengal Act XVIII of 1950).

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
1950 (2002)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the protection and conservation of fish in Bangladesh.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Size Inland fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Cartilaginous fishes Waterworks Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The text of the Act consists of 9 sections: Short title, extent and commencement (1); Definitions (2); Power to make rules (3); Power to prohibit sale of fish (4); Prohibition about Current Jal (4A); Penalties (5); Power to confiscate (5A); Arrest without warrant for offence under the Act (6); Cognizance, trial etc. of offences (7); Officers to be deemed public servants (8); Indemnity (9).

Full text
English
Website
bdlaws.gov.bd

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Protection and Conservation of Fish Rules, 1985.

Legislation | Bangladesh | 1985

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Size, Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Offences/penalties, Waterworks, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Protection and Conservation of Fish (Amendment) Act, 1995 (Act No. 9 of 1995).

Legislation | Bangladesh | 1995

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Protection and Conservation (Amendment) Ordinance 1982 (Ordinance No. LV).

Legislation | Bangladesh | 1982

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Freshwater fishes, Coral, Crustaceans, Marine fishes, Molluscs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX