Section 217.293 - [Effective until 2/4/2029] ProhibitionsExcept for the takings described in § 217.292 and authorized by an LOA issued under §§ 217.296 or 217.297 , 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 §§ 217.296 or 217.297 ;(b) Take any marine mammal not specified in § 217.292(d) ;(c) Take any marine mammal specified in the LOA in any manner other than as specified in the LOA; or(d) Take any marine mammal specified in § 217.292(d) , after NMFS determines such taking results in more than a negligible impact on the species or stocks of such marine mammals. 89 FR 4457 , 2/5/2024through 2/4/2029