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Order of the Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development under paragraph (a) of Sub-section (1) of Section 31 of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act, No. 2 of 1996.

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. 1744/4, 8 February 2012, pp. 1A and 2A.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Fishing area
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Order establishes a fishing area as specified below: Chilaw Lagoon, in specific Grama Niladhari Areas within the Divisional Secretaries of Puttalam District, in the North Western Province is hereby 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