Andhra Pradesh Marine Fishing (Regulation) Act, 1994
Andhra Pradesh Marine Fishing (Regulation) Act, 1994
The Andhra Pradesh Marine Fishing (Regulation) Act, 1994 governs marine fishing activities along the coastal waters of Andhra Pradesh. It applies to fishing vessel owners and crew operating within the state's territorial sea limits. The law empowers government officers to regulate, restrict, or prohibit fishing in specific coastal zones to protect marine ecosystems and resolve spatial conflicts. It makes the registration and licensing of all fishing vessels mandatory, while requiring owners to report vessel movements and catch data. By granting authorities powers to search, impound, and enforce compliance, the legislation ensures sustainable fishing practices and safeguards coastal livelihoods.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Authorisation of officer for the purposes of any provisions of this Act
- 4. Power to regulate, restrict or prohibit certain matters within specified area
- 5. Prohibition of use of fishing vessel in contravention of any order made under section 4
- 6. Licensing of fishing vessels
- 7. Prohibition of fishing using fishing vessels which are not licensed
- 8. Cancellation, suspension and amendment of licences
- 9. Registration of vessels
- 10. Information to be given to authorised officer about movement of fishing vessels
- 11. Return to be made by owners of registered fishing vessels
- 12. Finality of orders under section 6, 8 or 9
- 13. Appeals against orders refusing grant of licence
- 14. Power to enter and search fishing vessels
- 15. Disposal of seized fish
- 16. Adjudication
- 17. Penalty
- 18. Constitution of Appellate Board and appeal to Appellate Board
- 19. Revision by Appellate Board
- 20. Powers of adjudicating officer the Appellate Board in relation to holding enquiry under this Act
- 21. Offences by companies
- 22. Exemptions
- 23. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 24. Power to make rules
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