Section 5 in Maharashtra Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1981
5. Prohibition of use of fishing vessels in contravention of any order made under section 4.-
No owner or master of a fishing vessel shall, or cause or allow to be used, such fishing vessel for fishing in any manner which contravenes an order made under section 4:Provided that nothing in such order shall be constructed as preventing the passage of any fishing vessel from, or to, the shore, through any specified area to, or from any area other than specified area, for the purpose of fishing in such other area or for any other purpose:Provided further that the passing of such fishing vessel through any specified area snail not in any manner cause any damage to any fishing nets or tackles belonging to any person who engages in fishing in the specified area by using any traditional fishing craft such as country craft or canoe.
