Maximum 2yrs jail for selling banned, tainted fish

The cabinet division today endorsed a draft law that proposes maximum two years of jail and Tk 5 lakh fine, or both, for selling banned or tainted fish.

The draft law prohibits importing, preserving, selling, marketing and produce of banned fish or fish contaminated with harmful elements for human health.

The draft law proposes it as a bail-able offense, but directs law enforcers to seek permission from relevant authorities before making an arrest under this law.

A national commission will be formed under this law which will make necessary recommendation for fish import.

All sea and land ports will have a detection centre to detect any banned or contaminated fish items.

Source: thedailystar