Fishing Operations Regulations of Catching Live Ornamental Fish or Lobster in the South Coast (Matara and Galle District) Fisheries Management Area, 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. 1770/25, 10 August 2012, pp. 1A-2A.

Subject: Fisheries
Keyword: Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Crustaceans Fishing authorization Aquatic animals Authorization/permit
Geographical area: Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia

Abstract: These Regulations allow licence holders to engage in any fishing operations to catch live Ornamental Fish or Lobster in South Coast (Matara or Galle District) Fisheries Management Area only if the licence issued bears an endorsement to the effect that it is valid for that purpose.
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