50 CFR 18.125 - Prohibited take under a Letter of Authorization (LOA).

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 12, 2026

Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries last revised: Feb 10, 2026

View all text of Subpart J [§ 18.119 - § 18.129]

§ 18.125 - Prohibited take under a Letter of Authorization (LOA).

Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, prohibited taking is described in § 18.11 as well as:

(a) Level A harassment, as defined in section 3 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1362), of Pacific walruses and intentional take and lethal incidental take of polar bears or Pacific walruses; and

(b) Any take that fails to comply with this subpart or with the terms and conditions of an LOA.

[90 FR 27431, June 26, 2025] Effective Date Note:At 90 FR 27431, June 26, 2025, § 18.125 was revised, effective June 26, 2025 through Aug. 5, 2026.

authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361

source: 39 FR 7262, Feb. 25, 1974, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 50 CFR 18.125