# 50 CFR § 300.1: Purpose and scope

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-300.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 CFR § 300.1
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope
- **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 III—INTERNATIONAL FISHING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES > PART 300—INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES REGULATIONS > Subpart A—General

## Text

The purpose of this part is to implement the fishery conservation and management measures provided for in the international treaties, conventions, or agreements specified in each subpart, as well as certain provisions of the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981. The regulations in this part apply, except where otherwise specified in this part, to all persons and all places subject to the jurisdiction of the United States under the acts implemented under each subpart.

## Nearby sections

- [50 CFR § 300.1 § 300.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-300.1.md)
- [50 CFR § 300.2 § 300.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-300.2.md)
- [50 CFR § 300.3 § 300.3 Relation to other laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-300.3.md)
- [50 CFR § 300.4 § 300.4 General prohibitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-300.4.md)
- [50 CFR § 300.5 § 300.5 Facilitation of enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-300.5.md)
- [50 CFR § 300.20 § 300.20 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-300.20.md)
- [50 CFR § 300.21 § 300.21 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-300.21.md)
- [50 CFR § 300.22 § 300.22 Recordkeeping and reporting requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-300.22.md)
- [50 CFR § 300.23 § 300.23 IATTC Regional Vessel Register.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-300.23.md)
- [50 CFR § 300.24 § 300.24 Prohibitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-300.24.md)
- [50 CFR § 300.25 § 300.25 Fisheries management.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-300.25.md)
- [50 CFR § 300.26 § 300.26 Vessel monitoring system (VMS).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-300.26.md)
- [50 CFR § 300.27 § 300.27 Incidental catch and tuna retention requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-300.27.md)
- [50 CFR § 300.28 § 300.28 FAD restrictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-300.28.md)

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