Lobster Fisheries Management Regulations, 2000. Country/Territory Sri Lanka Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Authorization/permit Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Governance International trade Size Transport/storage Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract These Regulations are made under Section 61 of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act, No. 2 of 1996. They prohibit catching spiny lobster without a licence and impose certain restrictions on purchasing, selling and transporting spiny lobster. Regulation No. 7 provides for application of permit to sell and transport flesh of spiny lobster. Regulation No. 9 provides for application for a licence to export. Regulation No. 11 contains definitions. Full text Sinhala/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