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(1) The State Government may, if it thinks fit so to do, build up Building up fer a buffer stock of fish for the purpose of ensuring a steady supply to o stock buf and consumers. levy of fish. (2) For the purpose mentioned in sub-section (1) the State Government may impose a levy on producers and wholesale dealers of fish at such scale and in such manner as may be prescribed: Provided that such imposition of levy shall come into force in such areas and in respect of such species of fish as the State Government may by notification specify. Explanation.—"producer" shall include a catcher.