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Order made to designate the Kokkilai Lagoon in Mullaitivu and Trincomalee Districts as a Fisheries Management Area.

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Extraordinary) No. 1925/38, 28 July 2015, pp. 1A-3A.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Inland fisheries
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Order specifies that the Kokkilai Lagoon in the Grama Niladari Divisions, within the Divisional Secretariat of Mulativu District in the Northern Province within the Divisional Secretariat of Trincomalee District in the Eastern Province, as mentioned in the attached Scheduled Survey plan of Survey Department with GPS position is designated as a Fisheries Management Area.

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