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50 CFR §217.323

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Except for the takings described in § 217.322 and authorized by a LOA issued under § 217.326 or § 217.327, it is unlawful for any person to do any of the following in connection with the activities described in this subpart:
  1. (a)Violate, or fail to comply with, the terms, conditions, and requirements of this subpart or a LOA issued under this subpart;
  2. (b)Take any marine mammal not specified in § 217.322(d);
  3. (c)Take any marine mammal specified in § 217.322(d) in any manner other than as specified in § 217.322(a) and (b); or
  4. (d)Take any marine mammal specified in § 217.322(d), after NMFS Office of Protected Resources determines such taking results in more than a negligible impact on the species or stocks of such marine mammals.