### Question
What is the definition of moratorium?


### Answer
The definition of **moratorium** is as follows in *16 U.S.C. § 1362*:

> a complete cessation of the taking of marine mammals and a complete ban on the importation into the United States of marine mammals and marine mammal products, except as provided in this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1362*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

