Maharashtra Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1981.

The Maharashtra Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1981.

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Act ID:	198154
Act Number:	54
Enactment Date:	1981-09-23
Act Year:	1981
Short Title:	The Maharashtra Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1981.
Long Title:	An Act to provide for the regulation of fishing by fishing vessels in the sea along the coast line of the State of Maharashtra.
Ministry:	Ministry of Govt of Maharashtra
Department:	Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Department
Type:	STATE
Location:	Maharashtra

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CHAPTER I

PRELIMINARY

CHAPTER II

REGULATION OF FISHING

CHAPTER III

PENALTIES

CHAPTER IV

MISCELLANEOUS


Section 1. Short title, extent and Commencement.
Section 2. Definitions.
Section 3. Constitution of Advisory and Monitoring Committees.
Section 4. Power to regulate, restrict or prohibit certain fishing activities within specified area.
Section 5. Prohibition of use of fishing vessels in contravention of any order made under section 4.
Section 6. Licensing of fishing vessels.
Section 7. Prohibition of using fishing vessels which are not licensed.
Section 8. Cancellation, suspension and amendment of licence.
Section 8A. Licensing of master or Operator (tandel).
Section 9. Registration of vessels.
Section 10. Information to be given to Registration Officer about movement of fishing vessel and his permission to be obtained.
Section 11. Returns to be made by owners of registered fishing vessels.
Section 12. Finality of orders under sections 6, 8 and 9.
Section 13. Appeals against orders refusing grant of license or registration, etc.
Section 14. Power to enter and search fishing vessel.
Section 15. Disposal of seized fish.
Section 16. Adjudication.
Section 17. Imposition of penalty.
Section 18. Appeals against order of Adjudicating Officer and Appellate Authorities.
Section 19. Deleted.
Section 20. Power of Adjudicating Officer and the Appellate Authorities in relation to holding inquiry under this Act.
Section 21. General provision for punishment of offences.
Section 21A. Cognizance of offences.
Section 22. Offences by companies.
Section 23. Exemptions.
Section 24. Protection of action taken in good faith.
Section 25. Power to make rules.
Section 26. Saving.