The Arunachal Pradesh Fisheries Act, 2006
The Arunachal Pradesh Fisheries Act, 2006
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This Act governs the management of fisheries throughout the state of Arunachal Pradesh, excluding protected forest areas. It grants the government control over natural water bodies and specifies how revenue from fishing is divided between the state and local governing bodies. The law strictly forbids the use of explosives, dynamite, or poisonous materials to catch fish, imposing penalties of imprisonment or fines for offenders. Furthermore, it authorizes the government to issue rules regulating fishing equipment, methods, and infrastructure to ensure the sustainable use of aquatic resources.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Right to Fisheries
- 4. Destruction of fish by explosives or by similar/allied substances.
- 5. Destruction of fish by poisoning waters.
- 6. Power to make rules.
- 7. Arrest without warrant for offences under this Act.
- 8. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 9. Savings.
- 10. Application of other laws not barred.
- 11. Power to remove difficulties.
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