Export and Import of Live Fish Regulations, 1998. Country/Territory Sri Lanka Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Extraordinary, 16 July, 1998, pp. 1A-8A. Subject Fisheries, Food & nutrition Keyword Inspection International trade Authorization/permit Hygiene/sanitary procedures Fish products Food quality control/food safety Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract These Regulations specify in the Schedule species of live fish that shall not be exported (Part I), species of fish that shall be exported alive only with a licence issued by the Director of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (Part II), and species of fish that shall not be imported alive (Part III). Part IV of the Schedule contains the form of application for a licence, and the licence itself shall be in form B of the same Part. Regulations 7 allows re-exportation of live fish imported under a permit issued by the Director. Forms of (the application for) such permits are also to be found in the Schedule. (14 regulations and a Schedule) Full text English References - Legislation Implements Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act 1996, No. 2 of 1996. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1996 (2016) Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Institution, Fishing vessel, Registration, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Aquaculture, Dispute settlement, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX