CHAPTER 38:04
FISH PROTECTION

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

    SECTION

    1.    Short title

    2.    Interpretation

    3.    Regulations

    4.    Prohibition of use of explosive, poisonous or noxious substances

    5.    Exemptions

    6.    Powers of entry, seizure and arrest

    7.    Obstructing officers

    8.    Disposal of articles after conviction

Act 42, 1975.

An Act to provide for the more effectual regulation, control, protection and improvement of fish and fishing in Botswana.

[Date of Commencement: 31st December, 1975]

1.    Short title

    This Act may be cited as the Fish Protection Act.

2.    Interpretation

    In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

    "authorised officer" means a person authorised by the Minister for the purposes of this Act;

    "fish" includes all vertebrate fishes, and the spat, brood, fry, spawn, ova and young thereof.

3.    Regulations