Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012

'The Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012, is a set of regulations established to enhance preparedness for acts or attempted acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation. The regulations are designed to facilitate the detection, prevention, response to, and recovery from such acts. They are supplemented by other aviation security regulations, security measures, interim orders, ministerial orders, and emergency directions.

The regulations divide into 14 parts, dealing with various aspects of aviation security, including screening authorities and persons, CATSA security program, weapons and explosive substances, security at designated aerodromes, aircraft security, air cargo, and administrative monetary penalties.

Key definitions in the regulations include accepted cargo, baggage make-up area, biometric template, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, and crew member. The regulations also outline specific requirements for screening authorities, airport security personnel, and the use of firearms at airports.

Additionally, the regulations address various aspects of aviation security, including passenger screening checkpoints, primary security lines, restricted areas, and access points to these areas. They also define sensitive information respecting aviation security, specific lists of prohibited items, sterile areas, threat items, and US inspection agency ammunition.'