50 CFR 18.1 - Purpose of regulations.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 06, 2026

Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries last revised: Jan 22, 2026

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§ 18.1 - Purpose of regulations.

The regulations contained in this part implement the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1361-1407), which among other things, restricts the taking, possession, transportation, selling, offering for sale, and importing of marine mammals.

authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361

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

cite as: 50 CFR 18.1