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Protection and Conservation of Fish (Amendment) Act, 2026 (Act No. 25 of 2026).

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Abstract
This Act amends the Protection and Conservation of Fish Act, 1950 (principal Act). Section 2 of the principal Act is amended by adding definitions of Fish Sanctuary and Water Body as clauses (7) and (8). Section 3 of the principal Act is amended. A new section 4B is added after section 4A, which makes provision for Sustainable Fisheries Management. Further, section 5 of the principal Act is amended.
Long title of text
An Act to amend the Protection and Conservation of Fish Act, 1950 (Act No. XVIII of 1950).
Date of text
Notes
The Protection and Conservation of Fish (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 (Ordinance No. 34 of 2025) and the Protection and Conservation of Fish (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 (Ordinance No. 21 of 2026) are hereby repealed.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No