# 50 C.F.R. § 216.17 (2026): General prohibitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P216_S216_17

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 C.F.R. § 216.17 (2026)
- **Heading:** General prohibitions
- **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 / § 216.17: § 216.17   General prohibitions.

## Text

It is unlawful for any person to:
(a) Assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any authorized officer in the conduct of any search, inspection, investigation or seizure in connection with enforcement of the MMPA, DPCIA, or IDCPA.
(b) Interfere with, delay, or prevent by any means the apprehension of another person, knowing that such person has committed any act prohibited by the MMPA.
(c) Resist a lawful arrest for any act prohibited under the MMPA.
(d) Make any false statement, oral or written, to an authorized officer concerning any act under the jurisdiction of the MMPA, DPCIA, IDCPA, or attempt to do any of the above.
(e) Interfere with, obstruct, delay, or prevent by any means an investigation, search, seizure, or disposition of seized property in connection with enforcement of the MMPA, DPCIA, or IDCPA.
[70 FR 19008, Apr. 12, 2005]

## 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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