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Prohibition of Use of Spears in Fishing Operations Regulations No. 1 of 2017.

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Extraordinary) No. 2008/31, 3 March 2017, p. 1A.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

These Regulations specify that no person shall use or possess, or have on board of any local fishing boat, any spear gun. No person shall engage in any fishing operation using spear guns or hand held spears within Sri Lanka Waters.

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