The Act consists of 62 sections which are divided into 10 Parts, i.e.: Preliminary (I); Fisheries Conservation, Management and Development (II); Foreign Fishing (III); Fishing Licences (IV); General Provisions (V); Powers of Authorized Officers (VI); authorized Observers (VII); Sale, Release and Forfeiture of Retained Property (VIII); Jurisdiction and Evidence (IX); Miscellaneous (X).