Bare Act
The Uttarakhand Fisheries Act, 2003
General200311 sections
This law governs fishing activities throughout the state of Uttarakhand to ensure the sustainable management of aquatic resources. It applies to all individuals and entities involved in fishing, including private water owners and commercial operators. The Act establishes rules for licensing, prohibits destructive practices like pollution and unregulated gear, and protects fish during breeding seasons. By regulating these activities, the government aims to conserve fish biodiversity, prevent overfishing, and support the livelihoods of local communities and fish farmers through training and economic incentives.
- 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 of destruction of fish by explosives
- 7. Punishment for destruction of fish by poisoning
- 8. Arrest without warrant for offence under this Act. Arrest without warrant for offence under this Act
- 9. Cognizance of offences. Cognizance of offences
- 10. Power to compound certain offences. Power to compound certain offences
- 11. Public servants indemnified for acts done under this Act. Public servants indemnified for acts done under this Act
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