# 50 CFR § 216.8: Enforcement officers

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-216.8

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 CFR § 216.8
- **Heading:** Enforcement officers
- **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

Enforcement Agents of the National Marine Fisheries Service shall enforce the provisions of the MMPA and may take any actions authorized by the MMPA with respect to enforcement. In addition, the Secretary may utilize, by agreement, the personnel, services, and facilities of any other Federal Agency for the purposes of enforcing this MMPA. Pursuant to the terms of section 107(b) of the MMPA, the Secretary may also designate officers and employees of any State or of any possession of the United States to enforce the provisions of this MMPA.
[39 FR 1852, Jan. 15, 1974. Redesignated at 46 FR 61652, Dec. 18, 1981, and amended at 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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