4(1)Section 38 of the Aviation Security Act 1982 (interpretation etc) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)After subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)Subject to subsection (1D), a reference in this Act to an aircraft includes a reference to a medium-range rocket.
(1B)In subsection (1A) “rocket” means a projectile of mainly cylindrical or similar shape that can be propelled from or above the earth by combustion of its fuel (or fuel and oxidant).
(1C)For the purposes of subsection (1A) a rocket is a “medium-range” rocket if—
(a)the total impulse of its motor or combination of motors exceeds 160 Newton-seconds, but
(b)it is not capable of operating above the stratosphere.
(1D)The Secretary of State may by order—
(a)provide that subsection (1A) does not apply to any specified provisions of this Act;
(b)provide for any provision of this Act, as it has effect by virtue of subsection (1A), to apply with specified modifications.”
(3)In subsection (5), after “subsection (1)” insert “ or (1D) ”.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 12 para. 4 in force at 29.7.2021 by S.I. 2021/817, reg. 2, Sch. para. 117 (with reg. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2021/874, regs. 1(2), 2(4))