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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2022 (Act No. XL of 2022).

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An act to provide for the protection, preservation, conservation, regulation and management of fisheries biodiversity and aquaculture in the Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Access right Access-to-justice Animal feed/feedstuffs Aquaculture Authorization/permit Biodiversity Classification/declassification Education Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Inspection Institution Lease Offences/penalties Protection of species Tourism
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
It shall come into force at once.
Abstract

This Act provides for regulation and management of fisheries and aquaculture in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The Act contains eight chapters: I. Preliminary; II. Directorate General of Fisheries; III. Fisheries Park, Sanctuaries and Power to Lease; IV. License, Permit and Special Permit; V. Offences, Arrest and Seizure; VI. Penalties and Punishments; VII. Trial of Fisheries Offences; and VIII. Miscellaneous.

Full text
English
Website
kpcode.kp.gov.pk

References - Legislation

Repeals

West Pakistan Fisheries Ordinance, 1961.

Legislation | Pakistan | 1961

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing gear/fishing method, Size, Seasons, Fishing area, Protected fishing area, Total allowable catch, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX