TSA Civil Penalty Advice

[Smurfslayer]

As I suspected, a CFR violation.

Violations of the CFR are crimes just as violations of federal statutory law. This is roughly equal to a violation of 36CFR 2.4 - carrying a weapon in a National Park. If you pay the fine, you're pleading guilty.

I believe these violations are considered misdemeanors, the lawfully promulgated regulations have the full force and effect of law. I'm relegated to dial up for a couple weeks, so checking into that is a little time prohibitive. I still vote to talk to the lawyer...

 

[coopersizeme]

Update: Spoke with a Lawyer

Turns out this has the same weight as a parking ticket. If I show a history of repeated attempts at bringing ammunition on a plane, the fine will go up each time.

I am paying the fine and considering it an honor to contribute in some small way to the continued security of our nation provided by the TSA.