14 CFR § 252.11Chapter II
§ 252.11 Aircraft on the ground.
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(a) Air carriers shall prohibit smoking whenever the aircraft is on the ground.
(b) With respect to the restrictions on smoking described in § 252.5, foreign air carriers shall prohibit smoking from the time an aircraft begins enplaning passengers until the time passengers complete deplaning.
eCFR data current as of: June 10, 2026
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