Except for the takings described in § 217.272 and authorized by an LOA issued under §§ 217.276 or 217.277, it is unlawful for any person to do any of the following in connection with the activities described in this subpart:

(a) Violate or fail to comply with the terms, conditions, and requirements of this subpart or an LOA issued under §§ 217.276 and 217.277;

(b) Take any marine mammal stock not specified in § 217.272(d);

(c) Take any marine mammal stock specified in the LOA in any manner other than as specified in the LOA; or

(d) Take any marine mammal stock specified in § 217.272(d) after National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Protected Resources determines such taking results in more than a negligible impact on the stock of marine mammals.