TSA to increase penalties for violations of federal face mask requirement

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WLNE) – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced Thursday it will increase the range of civil penalties that will be imposed on people who violate the federal face mask requirement.

By federal law, face masks are required at airports and on airplanes, trains, and buses.

The new range of penalties will be $500-$1,000 for the first offense, and $1,000-$3,000 for subsequent offenses.

These new penalties go into effect Friday, Sept. 10.

TSA says it will provide updated signage about the new fines at airports.

More information can be found here.