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Fisheries And Aquatic Resources Act (No. 2 of 1996) - Sect 16

Change of possession to possession to be reported to the Director

16.
(1) Every change of ownership of a registered local fishing boat shall be reported by the new owner or possessor of such boat within thirty days of such change, to the Director who shall, on payment of the prescribed fee, register the name of the new owner of such boat in the register of local fishing boats.
(2) The breaking up or loss of a registered local fishing boat shall be reported to the Director by the owner or possessor of such boat within sixty days of such breaking up or loss.
(3) Where any change of ownership of a local fishing boat is not reported within thirty days as required under the preceding provisions of this section, the new owner or possessor as the case may be, shall be guilty of an offence under this Act.


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