The Mizoram Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 2016
The Mizoram Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 2016
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This Act updates state laws to protect fish resources throughout Mizoram by prohibiting destructive fishing methods. It applies to all individuals involved in commercial or recreational fishing and trade, excluding areas governed by specific autonomous councils. The amendment strengthens conservation enforcement by banning harmful practices like explosive fishing and certain mechanical traps, while also prohibiting waste pollution, disruptive breeding ground tampering, and illegal harvesting during closed seasons or with undersized fish. The law imposes stricter prison sentences and fines to ensure effective protection of water bodies and aquatic life.
- 1. Short title
- 2. Amendment of Section 1
- 3. Amendment of Section 5 :- In section 5 of the Principal Act,
- 4. Amendment of Section 6 :- In Section 6 of the Principal Act,
- 5. Amendment of Section 7:-
- 6. Amendment of Section 8 :- In section 8 of the Principal Act,
- 7. Amendment of Section 10 :- In section 10 of the Principal Act,
- 11. Amendment of Section 11:- In Section 11 of the Principal Act, -
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