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Order under Section 31 of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act, No. 2 of 1996 establishing a Fisheries Management Area.

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Extraordinary) No. 1665/17, 4 August 2010, pp. 1A and 2A.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Marine fisheries
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Order establishes a fishing management area within the Puttalam Lagoon. It specifies under paragraph (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 31 of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act, No. 2 of 1996 in the Grama Niladhari Areas within the Divisional Secretaries of Puttalam District, geographical coordinates in the North Western province in order to create 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