Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 Title I - Conservation and Protection of Marine Mammals

SECTION 515: Amends Section 3(18)(A) of the MMPA.

Harassment Definition: Defines level A harassment as "any act" which injures or has a high potential to injure a marine mammal. Level B harassment includes "any act" that either disturbs or is likely to disturb a marine mammal's natural behavior or is directed towards a specific individual or group and is likely to cause disturbance by interrupting natural behavior

California Fish and Game
FISH AND GAME CODE SECTION 4500

(a) It is unlawful to take any marine mammal except in accordance with provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972.

San Diego Municipal Code (Section 63.0102(b)(10) Mistreatment of Animals

It is unlawful to take, kill, would, disturb, or maltreat any bird or animal either wild or domesticated, unless the same shall have been declared noxious by the City Manager, and a permit issues for the killing of such noxious animals, provided, however, that Section 63.0102(b)(10) does not apply to any exhibit in the Sam Diego Zoo of Balboa Park when done by an employee in the course of his or her duties.