Section 217.273 - [Effective Until 11/19/2028] ProhibitionsExcept for the takings described in § 217.272 and authorized by an LOA issued under §§ 217.276 or 217.277 , 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 an LOA issued under §§ 217.276 and 217.277 ;(b) Take any marine mammal stock not specified in § 217.272(d) ;(c) Take any marine mammal stock specified in the LOA in any manner other than as specified in the LOA; or(d) Take any marine mammal stock specified in § 217.272(d) after National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Protected Resources determines such taking results in more than a negligible impact on the stock of marine mammals. 88 FR 72659 , 11/20/2023through 11/19/2028