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The Gujarat Fisheries Act, 2003

The Gujarat Fisheries Act, 2003

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This law regulates fishing activities throughout the entire state of Gujarat, including its coastal waters. It applies to all individuals and entities engaged in fishing, such as boat operators and fishery officers. The legislation is essential for protecting aquatic resources by prohibiting destructive practices like using explosives or poisoning water, preventing the introduction of harmful foreign species, and empowering the government to establish specific rules for gear usage and water management to ensure sustainable fish stocks for the future.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Prohibition against destruction of fish by explosive.
  4. 4. Prohibition against destruction of fish by poisoning of water.
  5. 5. Prohibition against introduction of exotic fish.
  6. 6. Power to make rules to protect fish.
  7. 7. Powers to regulate, restrict or prohibit certain fishing activities within specified area.
  8. 8. Prohibition of use of fishing vessels in contravention of notification issued under section 7.
  9. 9. Prohibition of using fishing vessels which are not licensed.
  10. 10. Licensing of fishing vessels.
  11. 11. Cancellation, suspension and amendment of License.
  12. 12. Registration of Vessel.
  13. 13. Permission for operating vessel for the area other than specified in certificate of registration.
  14. 14. Returns to be furnished by owner of registered fishing vessel.
  15. 15. Powers of Enforcement Officer.
  16. 16. Finality of orders.
  17. 17. Appeal.
  18. 18. Application of sections 4 and 12 of Limitation Act 1963.
  19. 19. Revision.
  20. 20. Bar of jurisdiction of civil courts.
  21. 21. Offences and penalties.
  22. 22. Offences by Companies.
  23. 23. Cognisance of offences.
  24. 24. Constitution and composition of Fisheries Terminal Authority.
  25. 25. Functions of the Authority
  26. 26. Amount to be charged for providing services
  27. 27. Exemption
  28. 28. Members officers and employees to be public servants
  29. 29. Protection of action taken in good faith
  30. 30. Power to make rules
  31. 31. Repeal

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