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Sea Mammals (Observation, Regulation and Control) Regulations, No. 1 of 2012.

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. 1774/27, 6 September 2012, pp. 1A-7A.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Aquatic animals Biodiversity Animal health Animal welfare Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

These Regulations, consisting of fourteen sections and five Schedules, are made by the Minister of Agrarian Services and Wildlife under Section 30 of the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (Chapter 469) read with Section 71 of the said Act. These regulations aim to ensure the peaceful and natural existence of all sea mammals and their natural habitat and assist to regulate and control vessels used by visitors for the purpose of observing such sea mammals. Requirements for vessel licensing for the purpose of taking visitors to places which are the natural habitat of sea are specified within the text. Licences are issued by the Director - General, Wild Life Conservation. Anyone who wishes to obtain such a licence shall submit an application to the Director General in the Form set out in Schedule I. Every vessel shall be registered with the Department of Wildlife Conservation and pay registration fee rupees five thousand per annum.

Full text
English
Website
www.documents.gov.lk

References - Legislation

Implements

Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1937 (1993)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Wild flora, Endangered species, Protected area, Keeping of live animals, Birds, Marine mammals, Reptiles, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, National parks, Use restrictions, Wildlife products, Protection of species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX