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Bare Act

The Goa (Brackish Water) Fish Farming Regulation Act, 1991

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This law regulates fish farming operations on land located near backwaters or estuaries where salt water naturally flows, applying to the entire state of Goa. It requires anyone starting a fish farming business to obtain a license from a designated authority, making unlicensed operations illegal. The Act establishes a government committee to oversee the granting of permits and enforce rules, ensuring that farming and related activities are conducted sustainably. By mandating citizen compliance and state oversight, the legislation aims to protect the environment and manage coastal natural resources effectively.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Constitution of Committee
  4. 4. Power to regulate fish farming
  5. 5. Prohibition of fish farming without licence
  6. 6. Application for licence
  7. 7. Grant/refusal of licence
  8. 8. Appeals
  9. 9. Constitution of Tribunal
  10. 10. Penalties
  11. 11. Offences by companies
  12. 12. Cognizance of offences
  13. 13. Protection of action taken in good faith
  14. 14. Power to make rules
  15. 15. Power to remove difficulties

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