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