§ 216.253 - Prohibitions.  


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  • Notwithstanding takings contemplated in §216.250 and authorized by a Letter of Authorization issued under §§216.106 and 216.257, no person in connection with the activities described in §216.250 shall:

    (a) Take any marine mammal not specified in §216.250(b);

    (b) Take any marine mammal specified in §216.250(b) other than by incidental, unintentional Level A or Level B harassment or mortality;

    (c) Take a marine mammal specified in §216.250(b) if such taking results in more than a negligible impact on the species or stocks of such marine mammal; or

    (d) Violate, or fail to comply with, the terms, conditions, and requirements of these regulations or a Letter of Authorization issued under §§216.106 and 216.257.