# 49 C.F.R. § 1544.207 (2026): Screening of individuals and property

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1544_S1544_207

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 1544.207 (2026)
- **Heading:** Screening of individuals and property
- **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 1544: AIRCRAFT OPERATOR SECURITY: AIR CARRIERS AND COMMERCIAL OPERATORS / Subpart C: Operations / § 1544.207: § 1544.207   Screening of individuals and property.

## Text

(a)
Applicability of this section.
This section applies to the inspection of individuals, accessible property, checked baggage, and cargo as required under this part.
(b)
Locations within the United States at which TSA conducts screening.
Each aircraft operator must ensure that the individuals or property have been inspected by TSA before boarding or loading on its aircraft. This paragraph applies when TSA is conducting screening using TSA employees or when using companies under contract with TSA.
(c)
Aircraft operator conducting screening.
Each aircraft operator must use the measures in its security program and in subpart E of this part to inspect the individual or property. This paragraph does not apply at locations identified in paragraphs (b) and (d) of this section.
(d)
Locations outside the United States at which the foreign government conducts screening.
Each aircraft operator must ensure that all individuals and property have been inspected by the foreign government. This paragraph applies when the host government is conducting screening using government employees or when using companies under contract with the government.

## Nearby sections

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