(1) No licence shall be granted by the authorised officer or the Local Self Government Institution for fishing or fisheries activities to any person or a non-fisherman unless he holds a certificate of registration under this Act:
Provided that, licence in respect of fishing vessel, stake net, Chinese dip net, free net shall not be granted to any person who is not a fisherman.
(2) Every application for a licence shall be in such form as may be prescribed and shall contain such particulars and also be accompanied by such fees.
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(3) The manner in which, the period for which and the terms and conditions subject to which, any licence may be granted shall be such as may be prescribed.
(4) The licensee shall not conduct fishing or fishery activities in any area other than the area specified in the licence.
(5) No licence granted under this Act shall be transferable.
(6) The Government or any officer authorised by the Government in this behalf may, exempt any person or institution recognized by Government from taking licence under this Act either in the interest of scientific research or for any other reason.