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Definitions.- In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,- (a) “fish” includes shell fish and fish in all stages of its life history including acquatic plants of fisheries; (b) “fishing craft” means any boat, whether manually operated or powered, used for fishing or transport of fish; (c) “fishing gear” means any net, line, rod and lime, fishing tackle and other appliances used for catching fish; (d) “fishing offence” means an offence punishable under this Act or under any rule made thereunder; (e) “fishery officer” means any person whom the Himachal Pradesh Government or any other officer, empowered by the Himachal Pradesh Government in this behalf, may, from time to time, appoint by name, or as holding an office, to carry out all or any of the purposes of this Act or to do anything required by this Act or any rule made thereunder: Provided that no police officer below the rank of Sub- Inspector shall be so empowered; (f) “fixed engine” means any net, cage, trap or other contrivance for taking fish, fixed in the soil or made stationary in any otherway; (g) “private waters” means waters, which are the exclusive property of any person, or in which any person has for the