# 50 C.F.R. § 216.40 (2026): Penalties and permit sanctions

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## Section

- **Citation:** 50 C.F.R. § 216.40 (2026)
- **Heading:** Penalties and permit sanctions
- **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 D: Special Exceptions / § 216.40: § 216.40   Penalties and permit sanctions.

## Text

(a) Any person who violates any provision of this subpart or permit issued thereunder is subject to civil and criminal penalties, permit sanctions and forfeiture as authorized under the Acts, and 15 CFR part 904.
(b) All special exception permits are subject to suspension, revocation, modification and denial in accordance with the provisions of subpart D of 15 CFR part 904.
[61 FR 21938, May 10, 1996]

## Nearby sections

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