The Private Fisheries Protection Act, 1889

( ACT NO. II OF 1889 )

[ 26th June, 1889 ]
1♣An Act for the protection of the right of fishing in private waters.

 
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the protection of private rights of fishery; It is hereby enacted as follows:-
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1.Short title, and extent

2.Interpretation clause

3.Penalties

4.Forfeiture of fixed engine

Removal of fixed engine

5.Entry upon the land of another or upon private waters with intent to commit an offence

6.Offences under this Act considered “cognizable offences”