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Airport regulations.
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16.—(1) The Minister, in relation to an airport, either at his or her own initiative or at the request of the airport authority owning or managing the airport, may make regulations—
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(a) to secure the safety of aircraft, vehicles and persons using the airport,
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(b) to prevent danger to the public arising from the use or operation of an airport,
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(c) in relation to the safety and security of an airport and aircraft, vehicles and persons using the airport, or
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(d) regarding the duties of persons in command of an aircraft which is for the time being on the ground at the airport.
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(2) The Minister shall consult with the Irish Aviation Authority before making regulations which in whole or in part relate to subsection (1)(d) or the safety of aircraft.
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(3) A person who contravenes a regulation under this section is guilty of an offence and is liable—
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(a) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding €3,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or both, or
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(b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine not exceeding €250,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or both.
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