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Fisheries And Aquatic Resources Act (No. 2 of 1996) - Sect 34

Minister to declare closed or open season for fishing

34.
(1) The Minister may, by notice published in the Gazette declare a closed season or an open season-
(a) for fishing in such areas and times as may be specified in the notice; and
(b) for taking, in such areas of such species of fish, as may b e specified in the notice.
(2) Every notice referred to in subsection (1) shall be published in Sinhala. Tamil and English in three or more national newspapers and shall be displayed in a conspicuous place or places in the area or areas in respect of which the closed or open season for fishing or the taking of specified species of fish has been declared.
(3) No person shall, during a closed season declared under subsection (1)-
(a) fish to the area or areas specified In the notice; or
(b) take, in such area or areas, any species of fish specified in the notice.

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