Section 2: Definitions. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,

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This section defines the following terms used in The Exclusive Fishery Zone (Regulation of Fishing) Act, 1975: • Fishery Officer — any person who is authorised by the Federal Government, by notification in the official Gazette, to exercise or perform any of the powers or functions of Fishery Officer under this Act; • fishing — taking or catching of fish within the Zone by any means; • licencing authority — any person authorized by the Federal Government, by notification in the official Gazette, to issue licenses under this Act; • prescribed — prescribed by rules; 3* • rules — rules made under this Act 4[; and]. 1For Statement of Objects and Reasons, see Gaz. of P., 1974, Ext., Pt. III, p. 600. 2Subs. by the Exclusive Fishery Zone (Regulation of Fishing) (Amdt.) Ordinance. 1983(29 of 1983), s. 2. 3Omitted by the Exclusive Fishery Zone (Regulation of Fishing) (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1983 (29 of 1983) s. 3. 4Subs. ibid.. 1[ • Zone — the Exclusive Economic Zone specified in section 6 of the Territorial Waters and Maritime Zones Act, 1976 (LXXXII OF 1976)] This is the official statutory text, shown as written — it is not a paraphrase or a legal opinion. Consult a verified lawyer to see how it applies to your specific situation.

2. Definitions. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,— (a) "fish" includes molluscs, crustaceans, kelp and other marine animals; (b) "Fishery Officer" means any person who is authorised by the Federal Government, by notification in the official Gazette, to exercise or perform any of the powers or functions of Fishery Officer under this Act; (c) "fishing" means taking or catching of fish within the Zone by any means; (d) "fishing craft" includes every vessel of whatever description and size and in whatever way propelled or moved which is used in fishing or the transport or processing thereof; (e) "fishing gear" includes all appliances used for fishing; (f) "licencing authority" means any person authorized by the Federal Government, by notification in the official Gazette, to issue licenses under this Act; (g) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules; 3* (h) "rules" means rules made under this Act 4[; and]. 1For Statement of Objects and Reasons, see Gaz. of P., 1974, Ext., Pt. III, p. 600. 2Subs. by the Exclusive Fishery Zone (Regulation of Fishing) (Amdt.) Ordinance. 1983(29 of 1983), s. 2. 3Omitted by the Exclusive Fishery Zone (Regulation of Fishing) (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1983 (29 of 1983) s. 3. 4Subs. ibid.. 1[(i) "Zone" means the Exclusive Economic Zone specified in section 6 of the Territorial Waters and Maritime Zones Act, 1976 (LXXXII OF 1976)].

Effective date: 1975-01-01

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