Aquatic Animal Protection Act, 2017 (1960).
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Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Abstract
This Act provides for the protection and conservation of aquatic animals.
The Act prohibits the killing and trapping of aquatic life, prohibits the closing or demolishing of doors of fish ladder, dyke or any kind of structure placed in the water to protect aquatic animals, and restricts the introduction of poison and explosive substances in water bodies for any type of use.
The Act further provides for: penalties; appeals to the Court of Appeal; powers of local authorities; rule making powers of the Government; etc.
The Act prohibits the killing and trapping of aquatic life, prohibits the closing or demolishing of doors of fish ladder, dyke or any kind of structure placed in the water to protect aquatic animals, and restricts the introduction of poison and explosive substances in water bodies for any type of use.
The Act further provides for: penalties; appeals to the Court of Appeal; powers of local authorities; rule making powers of the Government; etc.
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Long title of text
An Act made to provide for the protection of aquatic animals and other matters pertaining thereto.
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Notes
This Act repeals Chapter 25 on public order of the General Code.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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