3. Destruction of fish by explosives in, or by poisoning, waters.

(1) If any person,—

• (a) uses any dynamite or other explosive substance, with intent thereby to take or destroy fish in any waters (including any territorial waters) ; or
• (b) puts any poison, lime or noxious material in any such waters, with intent thereby to take or destroy any fish therein ;

he shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two months, or with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees.

1 For Statement of Objects and Reasons, see Maharashtra Government Gazette , 1960, Part V, page 290.

2 It shall come into force from 1-12-1961 vide G.N., A & F.D.F.S.T. 1457/32979-G, date 28-10-1961.

(2) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette , suspend the operation of clause (b) of sub-section (1) in any specified area, and may, in like manner, modify or cancel any such notification.