# 50 CFR § 216.1: Purpose of regulations

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-216.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 CFR § 216.1
- **Heading:** Purpose 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 II—NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE, NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE > SUBCHAPTER C—MARINE MAMMALS > PART 216—REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS > Subpart A—Introduction

## Text

The regulations in this part implement the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, 86 Stat. 1027, 16 U.S.C. 1361-1407, Pub. L. 92-522, which, among other things, restricts the taking, possession, transportation, selling, offering for sale, and importing of marine mammals.

## Nearby sections

- [50 CFR § 216.1 § 216.1 Purpose of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-216.1.md)
- [50 CFR § 216.2 § 216.2 Scope of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-216.2.md)
- [50 CFR § 216.3 § 216.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-216.3.md)
- [50 CFR § 216.4 § 216.4 Other laws and regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-216.4.md)
- [50 CFR § 216.5 § 216.5 Payment of penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-216.5.md)
- [50 CFR § 216.6 § 216.6 Forfeiture and return of seized property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-216.6.md)
- [50 CFR § 216.7 § 216.7 Holding and bonding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-216.7.md)
- [50 CFR § 216.8 § 216.8 Enforcement officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-216.8.md)
- [50 CFR § 216.11 § 216.11 Prohibited taking.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-216.11.md)
- [50 CFR § 216.12 § 216.12 Prohibited importation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-216.12.md)
- [50 CFR § 216.13 § 216.13 Prohibited uses, possession, transportation, sales, and permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-216.13.md)
- [50 CFR § 216.14 § 216.14 Marine mammals taken before the MMPA.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-216.14.md)
- [50 CFR § 216.15 § 216.15 Depleted species.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-216.15.md)
- [50 CFR § 216.16 § 216.16 Prohibitions under the General Authorization for Level B harassment for scientific research.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-216.16.md)

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