Inland Fisheries Act.

This Act provides for the licensing of motor fishing crafts and for the regulation of various matters regarding fining in inland waters of Nigeria. “Motor fishing craft” is defined in section 16. Use of a motor fishing craft in inland waters of Nigeria requires a license to be applied for under section 2 with the Commissioner charged with the responsibility of matters relating to fishery within a State. The Commissioner may issue the license on such conditions as he or she may deem fit. A license shall be valid for one year. Other provisions of this Act deal with identification marking of fishing crafts (sect. 4), restriction on use of fishing gear (sect. 5), prohibition of certain fishing methods (sect. 6), declaration of catch by licensed operators (sect. 7), prohibition of exportation or importation of live fish (sect. 8), closed areas and seasons to be declared by the Commissioner (sect. 9), construction of dams, etc., protection of fish or fish products against contamination and infection (sect. 11), offences by bodies corporate (sect. 12), enforcement (sect. 13), return of craft, apparatus etc. to lawful owner (sect. 14), regulation making powers of Minister (sect. 15) and interpretations (sect. 16).