11. The functions of the Authority shall be-
| (a) to develop aquatic resources and the aquaculture industry, with a view to increasing fish production in the country ; |
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| (b) to promote the creation of employment opportunities through the development of freshwater aquaculture, coastal aquaculture and sea farming ; |
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| (c) to promote the farming of high valued fish species including ornamental fish, for export; |
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| (d) to promote the optimum utilization of aquatic resources through environmental friendly aquaculture programmes ; |
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| (e) to promote and develop small, medium and large scale private sector investment in aquaculture ; |
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| (f) to manage, conserve, and develop, aquatic resources, and the aquaculture industry ; |
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| (g) to carry on business as an importer, exporter, seller, supplier and distributor, of aquatic resources; |
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| (h) to prepare and implement plans and programmes for the management and development of aquaculture and aquatic resources; |
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| (i) to conserve bio-diversity. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts