Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal ProcedureRelease 119-73
§799 Violation of regulations of National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Summary
On purpose breaking, trying to break, or planning to break NASA security rules for its facilities, vehicles, or contractor property is a crime. Punishment can be a fine, up to one year in jail, or both.
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Title 18, §799
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Whoever willfully shall violate, attempt to violate, or conspire to violate any regulation or order promulgated by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for the protection or security of any laboratory, station, base or other facility, or part thereof, or any aircraft, missile, spacecraft, or similar vehicle, or part thereof, or other property or equipment in the custody of the Administration, or any real or personal property or equipment in the custody of any contractor under any contract with the Administration or any subcontractor of any such contractor, shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
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1994—Pub. L. 103–322 substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $5,000”.
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18 U.S.C. § 799
Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73