HB10776: To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to change certain requirements regarding certain allowed take of marine mammals, and for other purposes.
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to change certain requirements regarding certain allowed take of marine mammals, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would change how the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 handles the allowed 'take' of marine mammals—meaning the capture, killing, or harmful disturbance of these animals. The bill modifies requirements for when and how marine mammals can be legally taken under current law. Marine mammals include whales, dolphins, seals, and similar ocean creatures. The specific changes are not detailed in the available information. The bill was introduced by Representative Mike Ezell and is currently in the early stage of the legislative process.
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HB10776: To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to change certain requirement…