# 49 C.F.R. § 1503.401 (2026): Maximum penalty amounts > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1503_S1503_401 ## Section - **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 1503.401 (2026) - **Heading:** Maximum penalty amounts - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter XII: TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 1503: INVESTIGATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES / Subpart E: Assessment of Civil Penalties by TSA / § 1503.401: § 1503.401 Maximum penalty amounts. ## Text (a) General. TSA may assess civil penalties not exceeding the following amounts against a person for the violation of a TSA requirement. (b) In general. Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, in the case of violation of title 49 U.S.C. or 46 U.S.C. chapter 701, or a regulation prescribed or order issued under any of those provisions, TSA may impose a civil penalty in the following amounts: (1) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015, $10,000 per violation, up to a total of $50,000 per civil penalty action, in the case of an individual or small business concern (“small business concern” as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)). For violations that occurred after November 2, 2015, $14,602 per violation, up to a total of $73,011 per civil penalty action, in the case of an individual or small business concern; and (2) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015, $10,000 per violation, up to a total of $400,000 per civil penalty action, in the case of any other person. For violations that occurred after November 2, 2015, $14,602 per violation, up to a total of $584,078 per civil penalty action, in the case of any other person. (c) Certain aviation related violations. (1) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015, $10,000 per violation, up to a total of $50,000 per civil penalty action, in the case of an individual or small business concern (“small business concern” as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)). For violations that occurred between November 2, 2015, and May 16, 2024, $17,062 per violation, up to a total of $85,314 per civil penalty action, in the case of an individual (except an airman serving as an airman), or a small business concern ction, in the case of an individual or small business concern (“small business concern” as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)). For violations that occurred between November 2, 2015, and May 16, 2024, $17,062 per violation, up to a total of $85,314 per civil penalty action, in the case of an individual (except an airman serving as an airman), or a small business concern. For violations that occurred on or before May 16, 2024, $10,000 per violation, up to a total of $50,000 per civil penalty action, in the case of an individual or small business concern (“small business concern” as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)). For violations that occurred after May 16, 2024, $17,062 per violation, up to a total of $100,000 per civil penalty action, in the case of an individual (except an airman serving as an airman), or a small business concern. (2) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015, $10,000 per violation, up to a total of $400,000 per civil penalty action, in the case of any other person (except an airman serving as an airman) not operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation. For violations that occurred between November 2, 2015, and May 16, 2024, $17,062 per violation, up to a total of $682,509 per civil penalty action, in the case of any other person (except an airman serving as an airman) not operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation. For violations that occurred on or before May 16, 2024, $10,000 per violation, up to a total of $400,000 per civil penalty action, in the case of any other person (except an airman serving as an airman) not operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation s an airman) not operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation. For violations that occurred on or before May 16, 2024, $10,000 per violation, up to a total of $400,000 per civil penalty action, in the case of any other person (except an airman serving as an airman) not operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation. For violations that occurred after May 16, 2024, $17,062 per violation, up to a total of $1,200,000 per civil penalty action, in the case of any other person (except an airman serving as an airman) not operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation. (3) For violations that occurred on or before November 2, 2015, $25,000 per violation, up to a total of $400,000 per civil penalty action, in the case of a person operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation (except an individual serving as an airman). For violations that occurred between November 2, 2015, and May 16, 2024, $42,657 per violation, up to a total of $682,509 per civil penalty action, in the case of a person (except an individual serving as an airman) operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation. For violations that occurred on or before May 16, 2024, $25,000 per violation, up to a total of $400,000 per civil penalty action, in the case of a person operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation (except an individual serving as an airman). For violations that occurred after May 16, 2024, $42,657 per violation, up to a total of $1,200,000 per civil penalty action, in the case of a person (except an individual serving as an airman) operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation. [81 FR 8583, Jan. 27, 2017, as amended at 83 FR 13838, Apr. 2, 2018; 84 FR 13512, Apr. 5, 2019; 85 FR 36482, June 17, 2020; 86 FR 57544, Oct. 18, 2021; 87 FR 1330, Jan 42,657 per violation, up to a total of $1,200,000 per civil penalty action, in the case of a person (except an individual serving as an airman) operating an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation. [81 FR 8583, Jan. 27, 2017, as amended at 83 FR 13838, Apr. 2, 2018; 84 FR 13512, Apr. 5, 2019; 85 FR 36482, June 17, 2020; 86 FR 57544, Oct. 18, 2021; 87 FR 1330, Jan. 11, 2022; 88 FR 2186, Jan. 13, 2023; 89 FR 53863, June 28, 2024; 90 FR 13, Jan. 2, 2025; 90 FR 60576, Dec. 29, 2025] ## Nearby sections - [49 C.F.R. § 1503.401 (2026) § 1503.401 Maximum penalty amounts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1503_S1503_401.md) - [49 C.F.R. § 1503.403 (2026) § 1503.403 Delegation of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1503_S1503_403.md) - [49 C.F.R. § 1503.405 (2026) § 1503.405 Injunctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1503_S1503_405.md) - [49 C.F.R. § 1503.407 (2026) § 1503.407 Military personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1503_S1503_407.md) - [49 C.F.R. § 1503.409 (2026) § 1503.409 Service of documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1503_S1503_409.md) - [49 C.F.R. § 1503.411 (2026) § 1503.411 Computation of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1503_S1503_411.md) - [49 C.F.R. § 1503.413 (2026) § 1503.413 Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1503_S1503_413.md) - [49 C.F.R. § 1503.415 (2026) § 1503.415 Request for portions of the enforcement investigative report (EIR).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1503_S1503_415.md) - [49 C.F.R. § 1503.417 (2026) § 1503.417 Final Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty and Order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1503_S1503_417.md) - [49 C.F.R. § 1503.419 (2026) § 1503.419 Order Assessing Civil Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1503_S1503_419.md) - [49 C.F.R. § 1503.421 (2026) § 1503.421 Streamlined civil penalty procedures for certain security violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1503_S1503_421.md) - [49 C.F.R. § 1503.423 (2026) § 1503.423 Consent orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1503_S1503_423.md) - [49 C.F.R. § 1503.425 (2026) § 1503.425 Compromise orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1503_S1503_425.md) - [49 C.F.R. § 1503.427 (2026) § 1503.427 Request for a formal hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1503_S1503_427.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1503_S1503_401. 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