# 50 C.F.R. § 17.107 (2026): Facilitating enforcement

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P17_S17_107

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 C.F.R. § 17.107 (2026)
- **Heading:** Facilitating enforcement
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 50 CFR: Wildlife and Fisheries / Chapter I: UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 17: ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS / Subpart J: Manatee Protection Areas / § 17.107: § 17.107   Facilitating enforcement.

## Text

Water vehicles operating in manatee sanctuary or refuge waters are subject to boarding and inspection for the purpose of enforcing the Acts and these regulations.
(a) The operator of a water vehicle shall immediately comply with instructions issued by authorized officers to facilitate boarding and inspection of the water vehicle.
(b) Upon being approached by an authorized officer, the operator of a water vehicle shall be alert for signals conveying enforcement instructions.
(c) A water vehicle signaled for boarding shall:
(1) Guard channel 16, VHF-FM, if equipped with a VHF-FM radio;
(2) Stop immediately and lay to or maneuver in such a manner as to facilitate boarding by the authorized officer and his or her party;
(3) When necessary to facilitate the boarding, provide a safe ladder, manrope, safety line and illumination of the ladder; and
(4) Take such other actions as may be necessary to ensure the safety of the authorized officer and his or her party and to facilitate the boarding and inspection.
(d) It is unlawful for any person to assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate, or interfere with any authorized officer or member of his or her party.

## Nearby sections

- [50 C.F.R. § 17.100 (2026) § 17.100   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P17_S17_100.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 17.101 (2026) § 17.101   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P17_S17_101.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 17.102 (2026) § 17.102   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P17_S17_102.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 17.103 (2026) § 17.103   Establishment of protection areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P17_S17_103.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 17.104 (2026) § 17.104   Prohibitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P17_S17_104.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 17.105 (2026) § 17.105   Permits and exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P17_S17_105.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 17.106 (2026) § 17.106   Emergency establishment of protection areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P17_S17_106.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 17.107 (2026) § 17.107   Facilitating enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P17_S17_107.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 17.108 (2026) § 17.108   List of designated manatee protection areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P17_S17_108.md)

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