Bare Act
The Kerala Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1980
General198021 sections2 chapters
This legislation establishes a comprehensive legal framework for managing fishing activities throughout the entire state of Kerala. It empowers the government to issue orders that regulate or prohibit specific types of fishing vessels and gear in designated areas, ensuring the sustainable conservation of fish resources while protecting local communities. By centralizing the licensing system through authorized officers, the Act controls which boats may operate under what conditions, effectively preventing conflicts between traditional and modern fishers and maintaining law and order at sea. This approach balances economic interests with scientific resource management requirements.
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- 4Power to regulate, restrict or prohibit certain matters within specified area
- 5Prohibition of use of fishing vessel in contravention of any order made under section 4
- 6Licensing of fishing vessels
- 7Prohibition of fishing using fishing vessels which are not licensed
- 8Cancellation suspension and amendment of licences
- 9Registration of vessels
- 10Information to be given to authorised officer about movement of fishing vessels
- 12Finality of orders under sections 6, 8, and 9
- 14Power to enter and search fishing vessel
- 16Adjudication
- 17Penalty
- 18Constitution of Appellate Board and appeal to Appellate Board
- 19Revision by Appellate Board
- 20Powers of adjudicating officer and Appellate Board in relation to holding enquiry under this Act
- 21Offences by companies
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