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Sind Fisheries Ordinance, 1980 (Sind Ordinance No. III of 1980) Part I.

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Sindh
Document type
Legislation
Date
1980
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
The Sind Government Gazette, 24 January 1980, pp. 95-100.
Long title
An Ordinance to amend and consolidate the Law relating to fisheries in the Province of Sind.
Subject
Fisheries, Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Fishing vessel Fishing gear/fishing method Internal trade Processing/handling Artisanal fishing Inspection Fishing authorization Fishing charge Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Sewerage Waste management Waste prevention Freshwater pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Ordinance provides for the issuing of a fishing licence or permit that are mandatory for fishing in public water, for the sale or trade or processing of fish in markets and factories, for the declaration of sanctuary of any public water at any time and the related restrictions, for the disposal of wastes and sewerage that must be treated to prevent water pollution, for banning the use of explosives and toxic or poisonous agents in the fishing activities and, for restricting to sport fishing the use of fishing craft. Fishery Officers shall be appointed under this Ordinance and their powers extended to inspecting persons, vessels, premises and licenses in order to verify compliance with the ordinance. Offences are dealt with and penalties may be confiscation, fines or imprisonment depending on the nature of the offence.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Amended by

Sindh Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 2003 (Act No. VI of 2004).

Legislation | Pakistan | 2004

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX