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Exclusive Fishery Zone (Regulation of Fishing) Act, 1975.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
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Abstract
The 16 Articles carry the following titles: Short title, extent and application and commencement (1); Definitions (2); Fishing without a licence prohibited (3); Fishing craft subject to navigational regulations (4); Dynamiting and poisoning prohibited (5); Closed season and prohibited area (6); Power to search (7); Seizure and disposal (8); Penalty (9); False statement (10); Burden of proof (11); Liability of the owner (12); Indemnity (13); Delegation of powers (14); Jurisdiction of courts (15); Power to make rules (16).
The Federal Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare close seasons or areas in which it is prohibited to fish for one or more species.
Long title of text
An Act to regulate fishing by citizens of Pakistan and foreigners in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Pakistan.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Publication reference
FAO Legislative Study 42/2, pp. 221-224.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No