Goa Marine Fishing Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Goa Act No. 72 of 2019).

This Act amends the Goa, Daman and Diu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1980 (Act No. 3 of 1981). Amendments deal with administrative and legal proceedings and in particular with the following issues: definition of several fish related activities; Competence of the Directorate of Fisheries of the Government of Goa; Officer of the Directorate of Fisheries; Requirements for the erection of fishing stakes and registration of net; mesh size whereof is less than 24 mm for catching fish and 20 mm for catching prawns; Fishing Licence requirements; Fish landing centre; Owner/tandel/master of fishing vessel shall allow the Authorized Officer to inspect and search the fishing vessel; Prohibition on destruction of fish by explosives in inland waters and on coasts; etc.