### Question
What does sterile area mean?


### Answer
**Sterile area** has the following meaning in *49 U.S.C. § 44903*:

> given that term in section 1540.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or any corresponding similar regulation or ruling).

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 44903*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart iii-safety > CHAPTER 449-SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-REQUIREMENTS**

