State Act

The Himachal Pradesh Fisheries Act, 1976

6. Punishment for destruction of fish by explosives.- (1) If any person uses any dynamite or other explosive substances in any water with intent thereby to catch or destroy any fish, that may be therein, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extent to 1[three years or with fine which may extend to five thousand] rupees, or with both. (2) Whoever, having already been convicted of an offence under sub-section (1) is again convicted thereunder, shall, on every subsequent conviction, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and with fine which may extend to 1[five thousand] rupees. 2[(3) X X X X X X X].