§ 217.53 — Prohibitions

Except for taking authorized by a LOA issued under §§ 216.106 and 217.56 of this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to do any of the following in connection with the activities described in § 217.50:

(a) 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 § 217.56;

(b) Take any marine mammal not specified in such LOAs;

(c) Take any marine mammal specified in such LOAs in any manner other than as specified; or

(d) Take a marine mammal specified in such LOAs if NMFS determines such taking results in more than a negligible impact on the species or stocks of such marine mammal.