§ 1540.109 Prohibition against interference with screening personnel.

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Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER XII—TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER C—CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY > PART 1540—CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY: GENERAL RULES > Subpart B—Responsibilities of Passengers and Other Individuals and Persons

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No person may interfere with, assault, threaten, or intimidate screening personnel in the performance of their screening duties under this subchapter.

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