Bare Act
The Odisha Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1981
General198224 sections
This act establishes the legal framework for managing marine fishing activities within the state. It empowers the government to regulate where and how fishing occurs, including restrictions on vessel numbers, types of gear used, and which fish species can be harvested. These measures are implemented to conserve marine resources, protect the economic interests of fishers, and preserve the traditional livelihoods of local communities. By enforcing rules against illegal activities and operationalizing science-based management, the legislation ensures sustainable yields from the seas while maintaining law and order in the coastal areas.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Authorisation of officers for the purposes of any provision of this Act
- 4. Power to regulate, restrict or prohibit certain matters within specified areas
- 5. Prohibition of use of fishing vessel in contravention of any order made under section 4
- 6. Licensing of fishing vessels
- 7. Prohibition of fishing using fishing vessels which are not licensed
- 8. Cancellation, suspension and amendment of licences
- 9. Registration of vessels
- 10. Information to be given to authorised officer about movement of fishing vessels
- 11. Return to be furnished by owners of registered fishing vessels
- 12. Finality of orders under sections 6, 8 and 9
- 13. Appeals against orders refusing grant of licence, etc.
- 14. Power to enter and search fishing vessel
- 15. Disposal of seized fish
- 16. Adjudication
- 17. Penalty
- 18. Constitution of Appellate board and appeal to Appellate board
- 19. Revision by Appellate Board
- 20. Powers of adjudicating officer and the Appellate Board in relation to holding enquiry under this Act
- 21. Offence by Companies
- 22. Exemptions
- 23. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 24. Power to make rules
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