In addition to the general prohibitions specified in Sec. 600.725 of this chapter and Sec. 665.15, it is unlawful for any person to do any of the following:
(a) [Reserved]
(b) Fish for, take, or retain any PRIA coral reef ecosystem MUS species:
(1) That is determined overfished with subsequent rulemaking by the Regional Administrator.
(2) By means of gear or methods prohibited under Sec. 665.627.
(3) [Reserved]
(4) In violation of any permit issued under Sec. Sec. 665.13 or 665.624.
(c) Fish for, take, or retain any wild live rock or live hard coral except under a valid special permit for scientific research, aquaculture seed stock collection or traditional and ceremonial purposes by indigenous people. [75 FR 2205, Jan. 14, 2010, as amended at 78 FR 33003, June 3, 2013]