50 CFR §217.173

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(a)Except for the takings contemplated in § 217.172 and authorized by a LOA issued under §§ 216.106 of this chapter and 217.176, it is unlawful for any person to do any of the following in connection with the activities described in § 217.170:
1. (1)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 217.176;
2. (2)Take any marine mammal not specified in such LOA;
3. (3)Take any marine mammal specified in such LOA in any manner other than as specified;
4. (4)Take a marine mammal specified in such LOA if NMFS determines such taking results in more than a negligible impact on the species or stocks of such marine mammal; or
(b)[Reserved]