50 CFR 216.1 - Purpose of regulations.

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Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries last revised: Apr 28, 2025

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§ 216.1 - Purpose of regulations.

The regulations in this part implement the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, 86 Stat. 1027, 16 U.S.C. 1361-1407,Pub. L. 92-522, 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 1852, Jan. 15, 1974, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 50 CFR 216.1