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Fisheries Management (Collection of dead shells) Regulations, 2012.

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Extraordinary) No. 1780/31, 19 October 2012, pp. 1A-8A.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Molluscs Wildlife products Authorization/permit Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

These Regulations, consisting of fourteen sections and six Schedules, establish that no Person shall take, remove, collect, harvest or transport dead shells Sri Lanka Waters or from the area adjacent to the sea for commercial purposes except under the authority of a valid licence issued in that behalf by the Director General. No person shall engage in mechanized dredging for the purpose of taking, removing, collecting or harvesting of dead shells. Every application for a licence shall be made to the Director General substantially in the Form specified in Schedule I. Every licence shall be: in the Form specified in Schedule II be in force for a period of six months from the date of issue and Subject to such terms and conditions as may be specified in such licence. No person shall possess or transport any dead shells except under the authority of a valid licence issued by the Director General.

Full text
English
Website
www.documents.gov.lk

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