# 50 CFR § 18.2: Scope of regulations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-18.2

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 CFR § 18.2
- **Heading:** Scope of regulations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 50—Wildlife and Fisheries > CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER B—TAKING, POSSESSION, TRANSPORTATION, SALE, PURCHASE, BARTER, EXPORTATION, AND IMPORTATION OF WILDLIFE AND PLANTS > PART 18—MARINE MAMMALS > Subpart A—Introduction

## Text

(a) This part 18 applies solely to marine mammals and marine mammal products as defined in § 18.3. For regulations under the Act with respect to cetacea (whales and porpoises), pinnipedia, other than walrus (seals and sea lions), see 50 CFR part 216.
(b) The provisions in this part are in addition to, and are not in lieu of, other regulations of this subchapter B which may require a permit or prescribe additional restrictions or conditions for the importation, exportation, and interstate transportation of wildlife. (See also part 13 of this subchapter.)

## Nearby sections

- [50 CFR § 18.1 § 18.1 Purpose of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-18.1.md)
- [50 CFR § 18.2 § 18.2 Scope of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-18.2.md)
- [50 CFR § 18.3 § 18.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-18.3.md)
- [50 CFR § 18.11 § 18.11 Prohibited taking.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-18.11.md)
- [50 CFR § 18.12 § 18.12 Prohibited importation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-18.12.md)
- [50 CFR § 18.13 § 18.13 Prohibited uses, possession, transportation, and sales.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-18.13.md)
- [50 CFR § 18.14 § 18.14 Marine mammals taken before the Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-18.14.md)
- [50 CFR § 18.21 § 18.21 Actions permitted by international treaty, convention, or agreement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-18.21.md)
- [50 CFR § 18.22 § 18.22 Taking by Federal, State or local government officials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-18.22.md)
- [50 CFR § 18.23 § 18.23 Native exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-18.23.md)
- [50 CFR § 18.24 § 18.24 Taking incidental to commercial fishing operations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-18.24.md)
- [50 CFR § 18.25 § 18.25 Exempted marine mammals or marine mammal products.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-18.25.md)
- [50 CFR § 18.26 § 18.26 Collection of certain dead marine mammal parts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-18.26.md)
- [50 CFR § 18.27 § 18.27 Regulations governing small takes of marine mammals incidental to specified activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-18.27.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-18.2. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.