50 CFR 218.83 - Prohibitions.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 09, 2026

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

View all text of Subpart I [§ 218.80 - § 218.89]

§ 218.83 - Prohibitions.

Except incidental take described in § 218.82 and authorized by a LOA issued under this subpart, it shall be unlawful for any person to do the following in connection with the activities described in this subpart:

(a) Violate, or fail to comply with, the terms, conditions, and requirements of this subpart or a LOA issued under § 216.106 of this chapter and this subpart;

(b) Take any marine mammal not specified in § 218.82(b);

(d) Take a marine mammal specified in § 218.82(b) after NMFS determines such taking results in more than a negligible impact on the species or stock of such marine mammal.

authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361

source: 74 FR 28343, June 15, 2009, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 50 CFR 218.83