Section 9Penal clauses

s. 9

9. Penal clauses (1) Contravention of any provision of this Ordinance or any rules made thereunder shall, on conviction by a Court of competent jurisdiction, be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to 2 years or with fine which may extend to [Tk] 5,000 or with both and any fish or fishing contrivance including any boat may be forfeited to the Government. (2) An offence under this Ordinance shall be cognizable and bailable.