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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 3:38 am
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Originally Posted by studentff
Adding to the confusion, TSA considers "non-physical interference" with screening a fine-worthy offense:

http://www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/enforc...nce_policy.pdf

Nobody has ever given a good definition for that. I doubt they ever will.

It seems like a catch all contempt-of-screener charge similar to contempt-of-cop charges like disorderly conduct. It probably includes things like exercising your right to free speech or asking hard questions
Also note these are civil penalties which have lower standard of guilt than criminal penalties. And IIRC they go in front of a judge:

http://law.justia.com/cfr/title49/49....3.3.10.4.html

Here is one well known case that was appealed:

http://www.ca6.uscourts.gov/opinions...5a0399p-06.pdf
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