# Aviation Security Act 1982, Section 21D: Unauthorised presence on board aircraft.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) A person shall not—
(a) get into or onto an aircraft at an aerodrome in the United Kingdom except with the permission of the operator of the aircraft or a person acting on his behalf, or
(b) remain on an aircraft at such an aerodrome after being requested to leave by the operator of the aircraft or a person acting on his behalf.
(2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) above without lawful authority or reasonable excuse shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.
( 3 ) A constable, the operator of an aircraft or a person acting on his behalf may use reasonable force to remove a person who fails to comply with a request under subsection (1)(b) above.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/36/section/21D (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/aviation-security-act-1982/section-21D
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