Marginal note:Part overview

82. This Part sets out the basic regulatory framework for security at aerodromes listed in Schedule 1.

Marginal note:Application

83. This Part applies in respect of aerodromes listed in Schedule 1.

Marginal note:Division overview

84. This Division completes and supplements the regulatory framework set out in Part 3.

Marginal note:Authorization

85. The operator of an aerodrome may authorize a person to carry or have access to an explosive substance or an incendiary device at the aerodrome if

• (a) the explosive substance or incendiary device is to be used at the aerodrome

  • (i) for excavation, demolition or construction work,

  • (ii) in fireworks displays,

  • (iii) by persons operating explosives detection equipment or handling explosives detection dogs,

  • (iv) by a police service, or

  • (v) by military personnel; and

• (b) the operator has reasonable grounds to believe that the safety of the aerodrome and the safety of persons and aircraft at the aerodrome will not be jeopardized by the presence of the explosive substance or incendiary device.

Marginal note:Prohibition — sterile area

• 86. (1) The operator of an aerodrome must not permit goods listed or described in the general list of prohibited items or, as applicable, the specific list of prohibited items to be made available to persons in a sterile area.

• Marginal note:Exception — liquids, aerosols and gels

  (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of liquids, aerosols and gels that are made available to persons in accordance with a security measure.

• Marginal note:Exception — knives

  (3) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of rounded, dull-blade knives and plastic knives that are made available to the customers of a concessionaire with the permission of the operator of the aerodrome.

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Marginal note:Division overview

88. This Division sets out the regulatory framework for dealing with threats and incidents at an aerodrome.

Marginal note:Area under operator’s control

89. The operator of an aerodrome who is made aware of a threat against an aviation facility, or a part of the aerodrome, that is under the operator’s control must immediately determine whether there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the facility or that part of the aerodrome.

Marginal note:Area under control of other person

90. The operator of an aerodrome who is made aware of a threat against an aviation facility, or a part of the aerodrome, that is under the control of a person carrying on any activity at the aerodrome, other than the operator, must immediately

• (a) notify the person of the nature of the threat; and

• (b) determine whether there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome.