Cayman Islands Legislation
Airports Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2026
Government bill, sponsored by the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and
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Gazetted
Published in the Gazette
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Introduced
29 April 2026
First appeared on the order paper
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Enacted
12 May 2026
Act 13/2026
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In force
What this law does
This bill gives airport security officers new powers to stop vehicles and visually inspect them in designated security zones at Cayman Islands airports. It also allows these officers to conduct more thorough searches if they have reasonable suspicion of a security threat, and enables them to control who can access certain airport areas.
- Airport security officers can now stop and visually inspect vehicles in designated security zones without needing a warrant
- Officers can perform more thorough physical searches if they have reasonable grounds to suspect a security or safety threat
- Officers can refuse entry, detain vehicles/persons, seize weapons, and control access to airport areas if someone refuses inspection or obstructs officers
- Failure to comply with lawful orders from approved officers is now an offence punishable by a fine of $5,000 and/or 6 months imprisonment
Who it affects: Drivers and passengers using Cayman Islands airports, airport security officers and staff, and airport operations generally
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