# 50 C.F.R. § 216.16 (2026): Prohibitions under the General Authorization for Level B harassment for scientific research

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## Section

- **Citation:** 50 C.F.R. § 216.16 (2026)
- **Heading:** Prohibitions under the General Authorization for Level B harassment for scientific research
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 50 CFR: Wildlife and Fisheries / Chapter II: NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE, NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE / Part 216: REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS / Subpart B: Prohibitions / § 216.16: § 216.16   Prohibitions under the General Authorization for Level B harassment for scientific research.

## Text

It shall be unlawful for any person to:
(a) Provide false information in a letter of intent submitted pursuant to § 216.45(b);
(b) Violate any term or condition imposed pursuant to § 216.45(d).
[59 FR 50376, Oct. 3, 1994]

## Nearby sections

- [50 C.F.R. § 216.11 (2026) § 216.11   Prohibited taking.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_11.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.12 (2026) § 216.12   Prohibited importation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_12.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.13 (2026) § 216.13   Prohibited uses, possession, transportation, sales, and permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_13.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.14 (2026) § 216.14   Marine mammals taken before the MMPA.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_14.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.15 (2026) § 216.15   Depleted species.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_15.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.16 (2026) § 216.16   Prohibitions under the General Authorization for Level B harassment for scientific research.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_16.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.17 (2026) § 216.17   General prohibitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_17.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.18 (2026) § 216.18   Approaching humpback whales in Alaska.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_18.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.19 (2026) § 216.19   Special restrictions for humpback whales in waters surrounding the islands of Hawaii.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_19.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 216.20 (2026) § 216.20   Special restrictions for Hawaiian spinner dolphins.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_20.md)

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