Section 37

Authorised person may apply to engage in business in Sri Lanka with a citizen of Sri Lanka or resident of Sri Lanka, doing business in Sri Lanka outside the area of Authority of the Colombo Port City

An authorised person may, subject to the applicability of all written laws for the time being in force and regulations which may be made hereunder, in the national interest and in order to safeguard the interest of the domestic economy, apply to the Commission for an authorisation to engage in business in Sri Lanka, with a citizen of Sri Lanka or a resident, who is engaged in business in Sri Lanka outside the Area of Authority of the Colombo

The Commission having considered such request, may in the national interest or in the advancement of the national economy, and while ensuring the interest of the domestic economy, issue such an authorisation in such manner and subject to such conditions as shall be prescribed.

Where the Commission issues an authorization to an authorized person under subsection (1) to engage in business with a citizen of Sri Lanka or a resident who is engaged in business in Sri Lanka outside the Area of Authority of the