---
kind: "section"
citation: "50 C.F.R. § 665.663"
title: "50"
number: "665.663"
heading: "Prohibitions."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/50/665.663"
---

# §665.663. Prohibitions.


In addition to the general prohibitions specified in [§ 600.725](/cfr/50/600.725.md) of this chapter and in [§ 665.15](/cfr/50/665.15.md), it is unlawful for any person to:

- (a) Use any vessel to fish for, take, retain, possess or land PRIA precious coral MUS in any precious coral permit area, unless a permit has been issued for that vessel and area as specified in [§ 665.13](/cfr/50/665.13.md) and that permit is on board the vessel.
- (b) **Fish for, take, or retain any species of PRIA precious coral MUS in any precious coral permit area—**
  - (1) By means of gear or methods prohibited by [§ 665.664](/cfr/50/665.664.md).
  - (2) In refugia specified in [§ 665.661](/cfr/50/665.661.md).
  - (3) In a bed for which the quota specified in [§ 665.667](/cfr/50/665.667.md) has been attained.
  - (4) In violation of any permit issued under §§ [665.13](/cfr/50/665.13.md) or [665.17](/cfr/50/665.17.md).
  - (5) In a bed that has been closed pursuant to §§ [665.666](/cfr/50/665.666.md) or [665.669](/cfr/50/665.669.md).
- (c) Take and retain, possess, or land any live pink coral or live black coral from any precious coral permit area that is less than the minimum height specified in [§ 665.665](/cfr/50/665.665.md) unless:
  - (1) A valid EFP was issued under [§ 665.17](/cfr/50/665.17.md) for the vessel and the vessel was operating under the terms of the permit; or
  - (2) The coral originated outside coral beds listed in this paragraph, and this can be demonstrated through receipts of purchase, invoices, or other documentation.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

### Source

Source: 75 FR 2205, Jan. 14, 2010, unless otherwise noted.