Sikkim Fisheries Act, 1980 (No. 3 of 1980). Pays/Territoire Inde Sous-division territoriale Sikkim Type du document Législation Date 1980 Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completAn Act to provide for conservation, propagation, development and the modes of disposal of fisheries in Sikkim. Sujet Pêche Mot clé Gestion et conservation des pêches Pêche continentale Zone de pêche Autorisation de pêche Navire de pêche Autorisation/permis Engins de pêche/méthodes de pêche Aire géographique Asie, Asie et Pacifique, Océan Indien, Mer de l'Asie du Sud-Est, Asie du Sud Résumé 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. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.lawsofindia.org