# 50 C.F.R. § 18.32 (2026): Waiver of the moratorium

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P18_S18_32

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 C.F.R. § 18.32 (2026)
- **Heading:** Waiver of the moratorium
- **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 18: MARINE MAMMALS / Subpart D: Special Exceptions / § 18.32: § 18.32   Waiver of the moratorium.

## Text

See subpart F (Waiver of the moratorium; State laws and regulations) and subpart G (Notice and Hearing on section 103 Regulations) for procedures regarding waivers of the moratorium in those circumstances where a state provides an acceptable management program for a species or population stock within its jurisdiction.
[40 FR 59442, Dec. 24, 1975]

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