# 50 CFR § 216.7: Holding and bonding

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-216.7

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 CFR § 216.7
- **Heading:** Holding and bonding
- **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

(a) Any marine mammal, marine mammal product, or other cargo seized pursuant to section 107 of the MMPA shall be delivered to the appropriate Regional Director of the National Marine Fisheries Service (see § 201.2 of this title) or his designee, who shall either hold such seized property or arrange for the proper handling and care of such seized property.
(b) Any arrangement for the handling and care of seized property shall be in writing and shall state the compensation to be paid. Subpart F of 15 CFR part 904 contains additional procedures that govern seized property that is subject to forfeiture or has been forfeited under the MMPA.
[39 FR 1852, Jan. 15, 1974. Redesignated at 46 FR 61652, Dec. 18, 1981, and amended at 50 FR 12785, Apr. 1, 1985; 59 FR 50375, Oct. 3, 1994]

## 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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