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Fisheries And Aquatic Resources Act (No. 2 of 1996) - Sect 27

Prohibition against the use or possession of poisonous of explosive substances

27.
(1) No person shall -
(a) use or attempt to use any poisonous, or stupefying substance or other noxious or harmful mater or substance in Sri Lanka Waters for the purpose of poisoning, killing, stunning or disabling any fish or other aquatic resources;
(b) carry, or have in his possession any poisonous, explosive or stupefying substance or other noxious or harmful material or substance in circumstances indicating an intention of using such poisonous, explosive or stupefying substance or other noxious or harmful material or substance for any purpose referred to in paragraph (a).
(2) No person shall land, sell, buy, receive, possess or transport any fish or other aquatic resources knowing of having reasonable cause to believe that such fish or other aquatic resources have been taken by the us of any poisonous, explosive or stupefying substance or other noxious or harmful material or substance.
(3) No person shall place, deposit, dump or cause the escape of, any poisonous, explosive or stupefying substance or other noxious or harmful material or substance in Sri Lanka Waters

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