Sikkim Fisheries Act, 1980 (No. 3 of 1980). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Sikkim Document type Legislation Date 1980 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for conservation, propagation, development and the modes of disposal of fisheries in Sikkim. Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing vessel Authorization/permit Fishing gear/fishing method Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract The Act contains provisions on the prohibition and licensing of fishing in selected waters within the State of Sikkim. The Act also grants the State government to make rules on the sale of fish. Additionally, the Act provides for penalties for violating the provisions of the Act. The State Government may make rules for the purposes of prohibit or regulate any of the following matters: erection and use of fixed engines; construction of weirs, bunds and diversion of natural waters for catching fish; and establish the dimension, fishing gears and modes of their use; prohibit fishing except under a license and regulate the granting of such licenses; fees payable, etc. Full text English Website www.lawsofindia.org