Recreational Fishing Management Regulations, 2023

w;s úfYI wxl 2319$19 - 2023 fmnrjdß ui 13 jeks i`ÿod - 2023'02'13 No. 2319/19 - MoNday, FeBRuaRy 13, 2023 EXTRAORDINARY Y%S ,xld m%cd;dka;%sl iudcjd§ ckrcfha .eiÜ m;%h The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Published by Authority) PART I : SECTION (I) — GENERAL Government Notifications 1a- PG 6214 - 2606 (02/2023) This Gazette Extraordinary can be downloaded from www.documents.gov.lk L.d.B 1/2012 (V) ThE fIShERIES AND AquATIC RESOuRCES ACT, No. 2 Of 1996 ReGuLaTIoNS made by the Minister of Fisheries under paragraph (se) of subsection (1) of section 61 of the Fisheries and aquatic Resources act, No. 2 of 1996. Douglas DevananDa, Minister of Fisheries. Colombo, 01st of February, 2023. Regulations 1. These regulations may be cited as Recreational Fishing Management Regulations 2023. 2. These regulations shall apply in respect of any person engaging himself in recreational fishing activities. 3. A person shall not engage in any recreational fishing activitiy expect under the authority of license issued in that behalf under these regulations. I fldgi ( ^I& fPoh - YS% ,xld m%cd;dka;s%l iudcjd§ ckrcfha w;s úfYI .eiÜ m;%h - 2023'02'13 Part I : Sec. (I) - GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA - 13.02.2023 2a 4. A person shall not alter, tamper or use frudulently any recreational fishing license issued under these regulations. 5. All license and certificates issued under these regulations shall be produced before any authorized officer when required to do so. 6. Any endangered, threatened and protected fish species caught under any recreational fishing activity shall be released alive. 7. Any person engaging himself in any recreational fishing activity shall – (1) Release live fish as soon as possible (2) Use a hook of appropriate size and pattern for fishing (3) Avoid removing fish from the water to unhook (4) Use a wet rag or wet hands to handle fish (5) Treat fish gently to reduce stress and injury 8. a person shall not (1) Purchase, sell or export the catch of any recreational fishing activity; (2) Transship the fish catch of any recreational fishing activity; (3) Use stainless hooks for recreational fishing; (4) Catch any fish species prohibited under the fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act, No. 2 of 1996 and the Faura and Flora Protection ordirance (Chapter 469); (5) Engage in any fishing operation prohibited under the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act, No. 2 of 1996 or any other fishing operation not referred to in schedule A of these regulations as a prescribed fishing operation for recreational fishing; (6) Engage in any recreational fishing activity during the closed season declared by the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources or in any area declared as spawning or breeding areas of fish or as a Marine Protected area by the department of Fisheries and aquatic Resources or the department of Wildlife Conservation respectively; (7) Leave fishing gear unattended except when using techniques that are designated for fishing activities carried out passively; (8) Engage himself in recreational fishing unless a de-hooker and line cutter are kept on board when required to release fish alive; (9) dump any waste materials, pollutants such as fuel, oil or any chemical into marine, brackish water, fresh water and shore based ecosystems. 9. every application for a license under these regulations shall be substantially in ‘’Form a” referred to in Schedule E of these regulations and shall be sent to the Director – General of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources accompanied by the relevant license fee specified under Schedule B of these regulations. 10. Upon receipt of the license fee specified in Schedule B hereto, the Director-General shall issue license substantially in “Form B” referred to in Schedule “e” of these regulations and shall be in force for a period of one year from the date of issue of the license unless cancelled earlier. I fldgi ( ^I& fPoh - YS% ,xld m%cd;dka;s%l iudcjd§ ckrcfha w;s úfYI .eiÜ m;%h - 2023'02'13 Part I : Sec. (I) - GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA - 13.02.2023 3a 11. Any application for renewal of a license shall be made one month prior to the date of expiry of such license. PaRT I RegistRation of RecReational fishing vessels 12. A person shall not operate any vessel for recreational fishing without having on board a valid certificate of registration issued under these regulations. 13. Any person engaging himself in recreational fishing Shall register every vessel with the Department of Fisheries and aquatic Resources prior to obtaining a license under these regulations. 14. every such application for registration shall be substantially in “Form C” of Schedule e of these regulations and shall be submitted to the director General of the department of Fisheries and aquatic Resources accompanied by the relevant registration fee specified in Schedule C of these regulations together with the following documents : (1) a valid skipper license issued by the director General of the department of Fisheries and aquatic Resources with proof of a training course followed by the Skipper as specified in Schedule D of these regulations. (2) A certificate of sea worthiness obtained from the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources or any other international registered organization having authority to issue such certificates relating to the vessel. (3) Proof that the vessel is equipped with all essential life saving and safety equipment for both crew and passengers. (4) a comprehensive insurance cover for the vessel including its crew members and passengers of such vessel, obtained from any insurance company approved by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka. 15. Upon reeceipt of the Registration fee Specified in Schedule C hereto, the Director General shall issue certificate of registration substantially in “ Form D” of schedule E these regulation, to any recreational fishing vesseld under these regualations. 16. The period of validity of such certificate of registration shall be one year from the date of issue of such certificate. 17. Any application for the renewal of any such registration shall be submitted one month prior to the date of expiry of such certificate of registration. PaRT II Data RepoRting of RecReational fishing 18. Every owner of any licensed vessel shall submit details on catch species on a quarterly basis in the Forms specified in Schedule e hereto, to the director General of the department of Fisheries and aquatic Resources. 19. every owner of any licensed vessel shall provide details separately on release of all catch species and on landing of all catch species as per the template provided in Schedule e of these regulations for data reporting. 20. In these regulations: “Authorized Officer” means any officer authorized by the Director General of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources under Section 46(1) of the Act and includes any officer of the Army, Air Force or Police not below the rank of Sergeant and any officer of the Navy not below the rank of Petty Officer; I fldgi ( ^I& fPoh - YS% ,xld m%cd;dka;s%l iudcjd§ ckrcfha w;s úfYI .eiÜ m;%h - 2023'02'13 Part I : Sec. (I) - GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA - 13.02.2023 4a “Lifesaving equipment” means equipment which helps to survive in a harsh situation which occurred in the sea; “Prohibited Fish Species” means any fish species which has been mentioned as prohibited fish species under the Fisheries and aquatic Resources act, No. 2 of 1996 and the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (Chapter 469); “Recreational fishing” also known as sport fishing, Angling, Game fishing means exploiting fish for noncommercial purposes. This includes any fishing activity practiced as a sport or for leisure by snorkeling techniquies; “shore based” means operating from or based on a shore or land. SCheduLe Prescribed fishing Operations for Recreational fishery 1. hand line Fishing operation 2. Rod and Reel Fishing operation (a) Popping (b) Jigging (c) Fly fishing (d) Live Baiting dead Baiting (only with Circle hook) (e) Trolling Fishing operation (f) Casting 3. diving SCheduLe B License fee/ Renewal license fee for Recreational fishery Category fees (Rs) (Per year) 01. Nationals a. Individuals 1000 b. Companies 1,000 (per person) 02. Foreigners a. Individuals (Tourists Visa holders) 500 per day b. Individuals (Residence Visa holders) 5,000 c. Companies 6,000 (per person) I fldgi ( ^I& fPoh - YS% ,xld m%cd;dka;s%l iudcjd§ ckrcfha w;s úfYI .eiÜ m;%h - 2023'02'13 Part I : Sec. (I) - GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA - 13.02.2023 5a Schedule C Boat Registration fees Boat Type Nationals (Rs.) NTRB 500 MTRB 500 oFRP 2,000 Iday 1,500 IMuL 5,000 yatch 5,000 SCheduLe d Prescribed Training courses for Skippers 1. ocean university of Sri Lanka established under the ocean university of Sri Lanka act, No. 31 of 2014 2. Colombo International Nautical and Engineering College (CINEC) recognized as a degree awarding institute under the universities act, No. 16 of 1978 3. Any other recognized Course conducted by reputed training institute (Course module should be submitted to DFAR). SCheduLe e quarterly Catch Data Reporting format General Information 1. Name of the person/ Recreational fishing business name: 2. Company registration, if any 3. Recreational Fishery registration No. 4. Contact No. 5. Vessel Registration No. Reporting Period Number of fishing Trips Maximum duration of a fishing trip Minimum duration of the fishing trip fishing area Species: No. Caught & Released (Kg) fish Species quantity (Kg) 1. 2. I fldgi ( ^I& fPoh - YS% ,xld m%cd;dka;s%l iudcjd§ ckrcfha w;s úfYI .eiÜ m;%h - 2023'02'13 Part I : Sec. (I) - GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA - 13.02.2023 6a 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. I fldgi ( ^I& fPoh - YS% ,xld m%cd;dka;s%l iudcjd§ ckrcfha w;s úfYI .eiÜ m;%h - 2023'02'13 Part I : Sec. (I) - GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA - 13.02.2023 7a 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. Other fish caught (other than the list): No. Caught & Landed (Kg) fish Species quantity (Kg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. I fldgi ( ^I& fPoh - YS% ,xld m%cd;dka;s%l iudcjd§ ckrcfha w;s úfYI .eiÜ m;%h - 2023'02'13 Part I : Sec. (I) - GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA - 13.02.2023 8a 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. Species list and allocated No. Species No. Species No. Sword fish 1 Needleskin Queenfish 24 Black Marlin 2 Great Amberjack 25 Blue Marlin 3 almaco Jack 26 Blue Marlin 4 Rainbow Runner 27 Sailfish 5 Blue Runner 28 Spearfish 6 Blacktip reef Sharks 29 Yellowfin tuna 7 other sharks 30 dogtooth tuna 8 Rays 31 Skipjack tuna 9 Sheer fish/King mackeral 32 I fldgi ( ^I& fPoh - YS% ,xld m%cd;dka;s%l iudcjd§ ckrcfha w;s úfYI .eiÜ m;%h - 2023'02'13 Part I : Sec. (I) - GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA - 13.02.2023 9a Kawakawa 10 Barracuda 33 Frigate mackerel 11 Mahi Mahi 34 Bullet tuna 12 Wahoo 35 Giant Trevally 13 Cobia 36 Bluefin Trevally 14 Groupers 37 Golden Trevally 15 Snappers 38 Gold Spot Trevally 16 Treadfin Salmon 39 Bigeye Trevally 17 Barramundi 40 Blacktip Tervally 18 Oxeye Tarpon 41 horse eye Trevally 19 Lady fish/Giant Herring 42 Black Trevally 20 Featherback 43 Bluger Trevally 21 Snakehead (loola/araganga) 44 african Pompano 22 Mahseer (Leala) 45 Giant Queenfish 23 Catla 46 form A (Regulation 9) License No. – for office use ëjr iy c,c iïm;a fomd¾;fïka;=j DEPARTMENT Of fIShERIES & AquATIC RESOuRCES Application for operation Licence for Recreational fishing 1. Details of the Applicant/ Company a Name of the applicant/Company b address c NIC Number/Passport No. d Nationality e Individual/ Company Contact Number f Individual/ Company e-mail address g Vessel Reg. No. h Fishing Techniques/ Methods to be used above furnished data and information are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I fldgi ( ^I& fPoh - YS% ,xld m%cd;dka;s%l iudcjd§ ckrcfha w;s úfYI .eiÜ m;%h - 2023'02'13 Part I : Sec. (I) - GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA - 13.02.2023 10a I hereby agree to engage in recreational fishery activities as per the conditions of Recreational Fishing Management Regulations No. ……………. of 2023 under the Fisheries and aquatic Resources act, No. 02 of 1996. ………………………………… ………………………….. Signature of the owner date For office use only fisheries Inspector Recommendation My No. ……………………………………………… District Fisheries Office ……………………………… director General, department of Fisheries and aquatic Resources, Colombo 10 The boat referred to in this application is recommended for issuance of recreational Fishing License ........………… ……………. ……………. ……………….. Name of the F.I Signature of the F.I F.I. division date Assistant Director Recommendation district ……………………………………… Reference the application appearing overleaf, I certify that, 1. The sum of Rs. ………………………………….. was received as the registration fee for which the receipt No. ……………………….. dated ……………………………………. has been issued, 2. The particulars given overleaf are correct according to my knowledge. ........………… ……………. ……………. ……………….. Name of the Signature of the district date asst. director asst. director I fldgi ( ^I& fPoh - YS% ,xld m%cd;dka;s%l iudcjd§ ckrcfha w;s úfYI .eiÜ m;%h - 2023'02'13 Part I : Sec. (I) - GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA - 13.02.2023 11a form B (Regulation 10) License No. ëjr iy c,c iïm;a fomd¾;fïka;=j DEPARTMENT Of fIShERIES & AquATIC RESOuRCES fishing Operation Licence for Recreational fishing Licence for engaging in recreational Fishing operations is hereby granted to Mr./Ms./Company …………………………… ……………….................................................................................. of ………………………………………………………… in terms of the provisions of Recreational Fishery Management Regulations No. ……………………………………. of 2023 under the Fisheries and aquatic Resources act, No. 2 of 1996. 1. Registration Number of the boat for which the Licence is issued: …………………………………………………………….......... 2. Authorized Fishing Operations under the Licence …………………………………………………………............. …………………………………………………………............. …………………………………………………………............. 3. district where boat is landed …………………………….......... This licence unless earlier cancelled or revoked will be valid for a period of one year from the date of issue. The licence shall be produced for inspection whenever called upon to do so by any authorized officer. ………………………. ………………………… date director General I fldgi ( ^I& fPoh - YS% ,xld m%cd;dka;s%l iudcjd§ ckrcfha w;s úfYI .eiÜ m;%h - 2023'02'13 Part I : Sec. (I) - GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA - 13.02.2023 12a form C (Regulation 14) aPPLICaTIoN FoR ReGISTRaTIoN oF a FIShING BoaT eNGaGed IN ReCReaTIoNaL FIShING 1. Full Name and address of the owner/s Name in full ……………………………………………………………............................................................... …………………………………………………………………………................................................................ National Id No. ……………………………………………………………............................................................. ... If company BRC No. …………………………………………………….............................................................. address …………………………………………………………………….......................................................... e mail address ……………………………………………………………............................................................ Website ……………………………………………………………………........................................................... 2. Particulars of the Fishing Boat Type of Boat Make of hull Length years of Construction Boat yard No. Manufacture (Foreign/ Local)Timber FRP Metal 3. Propulsion oars Sail out Board Motor In Boarder Motor Stern drive Jet 4. engine details Make Serial No. horse Power Fuel Type 5. Facilities of the boat Seats availability yes No. If yes of Seats Permanent Canopy Temporary canopy Cabin No. of life jackets GPS Radar SSB Radio Compass Rod holder diving bottle holder other I fldgi ( ^I& fPoh - YS% ,xld m%cd;dka;s%l iudcjd§ ckrcfha w;s úfYI .eiÜ m;%h - 2023'02'13 Part I : Sec. (I) - GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA - 13.02.2023 13a 6. Place where the boat is kept Type of Landing site Name of the place district district code harbour anchorage Landing site Marina Boat yard/ Stacker 7. Insurance details Insurance Certificate Number Insurance Company The date of Insurance I/ we hereby certify that the above described boat had not been registered earlier as a recreational fishing boat, that above furnished particulars are true and accurate in all respects and that I/we am/are the actual owner/s of the boat. ………………………… Signature of the owner Name of the witness …………………………………………………………..................................................................... address ……………………………………………………………………….................................................................... National Identity Card Number ……………………………………………....................................................................... Signature of the witness ……………………………………………………....................................................................... For office use only assistant director district Reference the application appearing overleaf, I certify that, 1. The sum of Rs. ………………………………….. was received as the registration fee for which the receipt No. ………………….. dated …………………………………….. has been issued. 2. after the inspection conducted by me regarding the above mentioned boat on ………………………. I found that It was completed in every respect and that it was found to be in a seaworthy condtion, 3. The engine/s mentioned overleaf is/are ………………………….. horse power/s of ……………………….. type/s and number/s ………………………………………………………………. 4. The particulars given overleaf are correct according to my knowledge. .................................... ........................................... ....................................... ............................... Name of the F.I Signature of the F.I F.I. division date I fldgi ( ^I& fPoh - YS% ,xld m%cd;dka;s%l iudcjd§ ckrcfha w;s úfYI .eiÜ m;%h - 2023'02'13 Part I : Sec. (I) - GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA - 13.02.2023 14a My No. ……………………………………………………….. District Fisheries Office ……………………………………… director General ……………………………………………… department of Fisheries and aquatic Resources, Colombo 10 The boat referred to in this application is recommended for registration/has been registered. ........................................ .............................................. ................................... ..................................... Name of the Signature of the district date asst. director asst. director Type of boat Traditional non motorized boat NTRB day boats with inboard engines Iday yatch Traditional motorized boat MTRB Fiberglass boat with outboard motor oFRP offshore multiday boat IMuL form D (Regulation 15) Certificate of Registration DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES & AQUATIC RESOURCES – SRI LANKA Certificate of registration of a Fishing Craft PART I Certificate of Registration 1. Registration No. / Name of Boat 2. Date of first Registration 3. description of the Fishing Craft a. Material used for construction of hull; b. Date of Construction; c. Type of Craft; d. Length and width of craft; e. How Propelled (oar, sail, engine); f. If motorized i. Engine Number; ii. Type; I fldgi ( ^I& fPoh - YS% ,xld m%cd;dka;s%l iudcjd§ ckrcfha w;s úfYI .eiÜ m;%h - 2023'02'13 Part I : Sec. (I) - GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA - 13.02.2023 15a iii. Horse Power; iv. Fuel used; g. Disp;acement and Space (No. of Crew) 4. Boatyard Number 5. Fishing equipment 6. Navigation & Communication equipment ………………………………………… director General. department of Fisheries & aquatic Resources. Date :…………………………………………. PART II Description of Owner 1. Full Name of the owner 2. N.I.C. Number 3. address 4. Full Name of the owner 5. N.I.C. Number 6. address 7. Insurance Policy No. and date of Insurance 8. Normal place where the craft is kept Date : director General, department of Fisheries & aquatic Resources. PART III A Amended Description of the Craft (Replacement of engine or motorizing a non-motorized craft) Type Serial No. Horse Power Fuel used Date installed Endorsement I fldgi ( ^I& fPoh - YS% ,xld m%cd;dka;s%l iudcjd§ ckrcfha w;s úfYI .eiÜ m;%h - 2023'02'13 Part I : Sec. (I) - GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA - 13.02.2023 16a PART III B Amended Description of the Craft (other amendments-change in equipment, dimensions, name, etc) Amendment Date Endorsement PART IV Transfer of Craft first Transfer 1. Full Name of the owner N.I.C Number address Full Name of the owner N.I.C. Number address 2. Normal place where the craft is kept 3. date of Transfer ………………………………… director General, department of Fisheries & aquatic Resources Date :…………………………………… Second Transfer 2. Full Name of the owner N.I.C Number address Full Name of the owner N.I.C. Number address 2. Normal place where the craft is kept 3. date of Transfer ………………………………… director General, department of Fisheries & aquatic Resources. Date :…………………………………… I fldgi ( ^I& fPoh - YS% ,xld m%cd;dka;s%l iudcjd§ ckrcfha w;s úfYI .eiÜ m;%h - 2023'02'13 Part I : Sec. (I) - GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA - 13.02.2023 17a PART V Annual Renewals Year Amount Paid (Rs.) Receipt No. Date Endorsement eoG 02-0137 pRinteD at the DepaRtMent of goveRnMent pRinting, sRi lanKa.