Civil Aviation Act · 2024 Revised Edition · Part · Security of Civil Aviation
49. Security at airports
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
The Minister shall establish and maintain a National
Minister
“Minister” means the Minister for Communications and Information Technology;
Civil Aviation Security Programme for Brunei Darussalam, designed to enhance the safety and security of civil aviation in Brunei Darussalam.
The Minister shall specify which areas of the aerodrome are restricted areas, into which persons who enter without the requisite permission shall be guilty of an offence.
aerodrome
“aerodrome” means a defined area on land or water to be used wholly or in part, for the take-off, landing or movement of aircraft, and includes buildings installations and equipment in the area defined by the Minister, as well as, for the purposes of this Act, in the vicinity of that area;
Personnel charged with maintaining the security of an aerodrome in Brunei Darussalam are authorised to complete all necessary security measures for the protection of civil aviation, including the pre-boarding screening of passengers and baggage.
Notwithstanding the provisions of any other written law, the
Commissioner of Police shall be responsible for protecting the security of aerodromes and has the power to detain as he sees fit any person who has been required to disembark for safety or security reasons.
Terms defined in s 2
aerodrome
Defined · s 2“aerodrome” means a defined area on land or water to be used wholly or in part, for the take-off, landing or movement of aircraft, and includes buildings installations and equipment in the area defined by the Minister, as well as, for the purposes of this Act, in the vicinity of that area;
Minister
Defined · s 2“Minister” means the Minister for Communications and Information Technology;
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