Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 (SOR/2011-318)

Marginal note:Medically necessary goods

12. A screening authority may permit a person in possession or control of goods listed or described in the general list of prohibited items to pass beyond a screening checkpoint into a sterile area if the goods are medically necessary and the person declares them to the screening authority.

Marginal note:Medical kits

13. A screening authority may permit a health care professional in possession or control of a medical kit that contains goods listed or described in the general list of prohibited items to pass beyond a screening checkpoint into a sterile area if the screening authority ensures that the kit does not include sharp or cutting instruments.

Marginal note:Circumventing screening

14. If an aviation security regulation, a security measure, an emergency direction or an interim order requires a person or any goods in their possession or control to be screened, another person must not assist that person in circumventing the screening.

Marginal note:Threat response

15. A screening authority at an aerodrome who is made aware of a threat against the aerodrome must

• (a) immediately notify the operator of the aerodrome of the nature of the threat; and

• (b) assist the operator of the aerodrome in determining whether there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome.

Marginal note:Items at checkpoint

• 16. (1) A screening authority at an aerodrome must immediately notify the appropriate air carrier, the operator of the aerodrome, the appropriate police service and the Minister if a weapon, an explosive substance or an incendiary device is detected at a restricted area access point or in any other part of the aerodrome where the screening of persons or goods is carried out.

• Marginal note:Exception

  (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of a weapon, explosive substance or incendiary device that is permitted under subsection 78(2).

• Marginal note:Items in checked baggage

  (3) A screening authority at an aerodrome must immediately notify the appropriate air carrier, the operator of the aerodrome, the appropriate police service and the Minister if any of the following is detected in checked baggage:

  • (a) a loaded firearm;

  • (b) an explosive substance, other than ammunition; or

  • (c) an incendiary device.

• Marginal note:Incidents

  (4) A screening authority at an aerodrome must immediately notify the appropriate air carrier, the operator of the aerodrome and the Minister of any other aviation security incident that involves a peace officer at a restricted area access point or in any other part of the aerodrome where it carries out screening.