Regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals - Subpart B Prohibitions (50 CFR 216.11-216.17).

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Marine mammals Endangered species Hunting/capture Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Protection of species

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

This Subpart of Part 216 of the Code of Federal Regulations defines prohibits with respect to marine mammals. Prohibitions concern, subject to certain exceptions: the taking of marine mammals by U.S. citizens and in U.S. waters; importation of any marine mammal or marine mammal product into the U.S.; use, sale and transportation of marine mammals; violation of any term, condition, or restriction of any permit issued by the Secretary of Commerce. This Part of the Regulations also concerns marine mammals taken before (coming into force of) the MMPA, species or population stocks that have been designated by the Assistant Administrator as depleted under the provisions of the MMPA and resistance against enforcement officers.

Full text

English

Website

www.ecfr.gov

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Legislation | United States of America | 1972

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Marine area, Data collection/reporting, Research, Endangered species, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX