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| (1) Ships of all States shall enjoy the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea, Passage is innocent only so long as such passage is not prejudicial to the peace, good order or security of the Republic: |
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| (2) No foreign aircraft shall enter or pass through the air space above the territorial sea, except in accordance with the written laws in force in Sri Lanka: Provided that no foreign military aircraft shall enter or pass through the air space above the territorial sea except with the prior consent of, and subject to such conditions as may be specified by, the Minister. |
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| (3) A foreign ship or foreign aircraft which acts in contravention of the provisions of this section is liable to confiscation. |
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| (4) The Minister may, by Order published in the Gazette, suspend, in a specified area or areas of the territorial sea the right of innocent passage of any ship, if, in his opinion, such suspension is necessary in order to safeguard the peace, good order or security of the Republic. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts