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Tamil Nadu Aquaculture (Regulation) Act, 1995 (Act 6 of 1995).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Tamil Nadu
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette (Extraordinary), No. 106 of 10 April 1995, 6 pp.
Long title
An Act to provide for the regulation of coastal aquaculture in the state of Tamil Nadu and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Coastal zone management Aquaculture Mariculture Wetlands Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Inspection Basic legislation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act consists of 26 sections regulates the aquaculture activities within the Tamil Nadu territory. It establishes the requirements to be satisfied in order to benefit from an aquaculture authorisation which will be issued by the Inspecting Officer required for the aforesaid purpose. The Act also prescribes offences and penalties for illegal activity.

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