Prohibition of sale etc of fish unlawfully caught or unfit for human consumption

The Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette,-

1. (a) prohibit generally the offering or exposing for sale or barter of any fish which has been caught or procured unlawfully from any Government water body; or
2. (b) prohibit the offering or exposing for sale or barter of any fish the taking of which has been in contravention of sub-section

1. (1) of section 6 of this Act in the opinion of the Fishery Officer or Fishery Warden, and of such other fishes whether from Government water body or private water which are unhealthy for human consumption.
   • (c) Any person who violates any prohibitory order issued under section 7 shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a minimum term of seven days which may extend to thirty days or a fine of Rupees Two thousand five hundred.
   • (d) Offences punishable under Section 7 shall be cognizable and bailable.