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 titleAn 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