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Fisheries (Regulation of Foreign Fishing Boats) Act, No. 59 of 1979.

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Legislation
Date
1979
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, N. 56, 28 septembre 1979, photocopie, (traduction non officielle)
Long title
An Act to Regulate, Control and Manage Fishing and Related Activities by Foreign Boats in Sri Lanka Waters; and to Provide for Matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Foreign fishing Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing vessel Inspection Marine fisheries Research Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act, consisting into four Parts, aims to regulate, control and manage fishing and related activities performed by foreign vessels within Sri Lanka waters. It specifies requirements and conditions where any foreign fishing boat enters Sri Lanka waters otherwise than under the authority of a permit issued under section the fishing gear of such boat shall, at all times while it is in such waters, be kept stowed in the prescribed manner. The Secretary or any authorized person with the approval of the Minister, on application made therefor and payment of the prescribed fee, may issue a permit in respect of any foreign fishing vessel, authorizing that vessel to be used for a specific fishing and related activities, in such area or areas of Sri Lanka waters, and during such periods, as may be specified in the permit. Every permit shall be in the prescribed form. Every application for a permit shall be made to the Secretary in the prescribed form and shall contain the prescribed details. The Act is divided as follows: Administration (Part I); Controls over Fishing and Related Activities by Foreign Fishing Boats in Sri Lanka Waters (Part II); Powers of Authorized Officers (Part III); Offences (Part IV).

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Foreign Fishing Boat Regulations, 1981.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1981

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Access right, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries (Regulation of Foreign Fishing Boats) (Amendment) Act, No. 37 of 1982.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1982

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Navigation, Fishing vessel, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Regulation of Foreign Fishing Boats) (Amendment) Act, No. 1 of 2018.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2018

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Navigation, Fishing vessel, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX