Bare Act
The Himachal Pradesh Fisheries Act, 1976
General197610 sections
This law governs fishing activities across the entire state of Himachal Pradesh to ensure sustainable management of aquatic resources. It applies to everyone involved in fishing, including owners of private ponds and those using public waters, while specifically protecting religious sites. The government can create rules to license fishermen, set seasons for catching specific fish, limit the size of fish caught, and prevent pollution or destructive methods. By regulating these activities, the Act aims to balance the needs of the fishing industry with the conservation of fish stocks and the environment.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Power to make rules for prohibition and licensing of fishing in selected waters
- 4. Power to prohibit sale of fish
- 5. Penalties
- 6. Punishment for destruction of fish by explosives
- 7. Punishment for destruction of fish by poisoning water
- 7A. Punishment for possession of dynamite and other explosive substance to be used for killing the fish
- 7B. Punishment for killing or catching fish during prohibited season
- 7C. Offences to be cognizable and non-bailable
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