Fisheries Ordinance (Cap. 240) to amend and consolidate the Law Relating to Fisheries.

This Law amends and consolidates the Law relating to Fisheries in Sri Lanka. Amendments deal with the following issues: establishment of Fisheries Advisory Board; including duties, powers and functions of the board; general direction and control of the Minister, the Director shall be responsible for the administration of the provisions of this Ordinance; Prohibition of use of unregistered local Fishing boats in Sri Lankan fisheries waters; Regulation of landing of fish taken outside Sri Lankan fisheries waters; Registration of Local Fishing Boats; Restriction of importation of non-indigenous fish; Fishing Disputes; Powers of Officers. Offences, Registration of Mortgages, Regulations, etc.