Section 217.323 - [Effective 3/27/2025] [Effective until 3/26/2030] ProhibitionsExcept 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:
(a) Violate, or fail to comply with, the terms, conditions, and requirements of this subpart or a LOA issued under this subpart;(b) Take any marine mammal not specified in § 217.322(d);(c) Take any marine mammal specified in § 217.322(d) in any manner other than as specified in § 217.322(a) and (b); or(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. 89 FR 52301 , 3/27/2025through 3/26/2030