Us Code § 46314 - Entering aircraft or airport area in violation of security requirements
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§ 46314. Entering aircraft or airport area in violation of security requirements
(a)
(b)
(2) A person violating subsection (a) of this section with intent to evade security procedures or restrictions or with intent to commit, in the aircraft or airport area, a felony under a law of the United States or a State shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both.
(c)
(1)
(2)
(Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1239; Pub. L. 112–74, div. D, title V, §564(b), (c), Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 981.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 46314 | 49 App.:1472(r). | Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, §902(r); added Dec. 30, 1987, Pub. L. 100–223, §204(f)(2), 101 Stat. 1520. |
In subsection (b), the words "fined under title 18" are substituted for "a fine not to exceed $1,000" and "a fine not to exceed $10,000" for consistency with title 18.
In subsection (b)(1), the words "Upon conviction" are omitted as surplus.
In subsection (b)(2), the words "airport area" are substituted for "secured area" for consistency in this section.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2011—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 112–74, §564(b), inserted "with intent to evade security procedures or restrictions or" after "of this section".
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 112–74, §564(c), added subsec. (c).
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