49 CFR § 1548.21 - Screening of cargo.

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title: "49 CFR § 1548.21 - Screening of cargo."
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section_name: "Screening of cargo."
chapter_name: "TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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part_number: "1548"
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# 1548.21 Screening of cargo.

An IAC may only screen cargo for transport on a passenger aircraft under §§ 1544.205 and 1546.205 if the IAC is a certified cargo screening facility as provided in part 1549.

[74 FR 47706, Sept. 16, 2009]