§797 Penalty for Violation of Security Regulations and Orders

Summary

If someone willfully breaks a security rule for defense or NASA property, they can be fined under Title 18, put in jail for up to 1 year, or both. The rules must come from the Secretary of Defense (or certain senior DoD or military officials the Secretary names) or from the NASA Administrator. The rules cover things like fire and safety, lighting and machinery, guard service, bad or unsafe conditions, who may enter or leave, and steps to protect property from accidents, enemy action, sabotage, or other harms. Those rules or orders must be posted where people can see them. Definitions (one line each): Department of Defense property — property under DoD control or custody. NASA property — property under NASA control or custody. Covered property — things like aircraft, airports, vessels, bases, vehicles, equipment, explosives, and similar places or items. Regulation — includes an order.