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Section 13

Removal of fishing appliances on ceasing operation

of Fisheries (Adoption) Ordinance, 1994

State OrdinanceRepealedProvision 13 of 67
Section 13

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(1)

Any person who ceases to operate any fishing appliance shall remove such appliance, and any poles, anchors, floats and any other ancillary apparatus used in the operation of the appliance, shall be removed forthwith or within such period as the

State Fisheries Officer may direct.

(2)

The failure of any person aforesaid to comply with the direction of the State Fisheries Officer or with the provisions of this section, shall be an offence.

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(3)

The owner of any fishing stake or stow net who ceases to operate his fishing stake or stow net shall, within one month of the date of expiry of the licence, notify the State Fisheries Officer in writing.

(4)

No person shall remove any fishing stake or stow net under subsection (1) except under the supervision or instructions of the State

Fisheries Officer.

Removal or destruction of fishing appliances by State Fisheries