The Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has increased the range of civil penalties that may be imposed on individuals who violate the federal mask mandate.
The federal mask mandate for transportation, which was implemented by TSA on February 2, 2021, will remain in effect until January 18, 2022. The new range of penalties, which take effect Friday, September 10, 2021, will be $500-$1000 for first offenders and $1000-$3000 for second offenders. TSA will provide updated signage at airports regarding these increased civil penalties.
For more information about the federal face mask requirement, visit the TSA Coronavirus webpage.
