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LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) - Starting April 25th, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will allow passengers to carry small knives onboard commercial airliners, but Michigan officials are pointing to state law and saying no.
In Michigan, it doesn't matter if the blade is within TSA's new guidelines of 2.36 inches long and 0.5 inch wide.
"State law bans a variety of weapons in airports and that includes knives of any length," said Joy Yearout, a spokesperson for the attorney general's office. "Possessing a prohibited weapon is a misdemeanor punishable with up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. If you use that weapon in a commission of a felony or try to take it on an aircraft, you may be facing up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine."
Some travelers think the state versus federal laws don't make sense.
"If they can have something across the board, that would be easier, so you'll know what to bring with you," said Bahar Anooshahr, passenger.
The conflicting laws make it unclear for the Capital Region International Airport Director, Bob Selig, too.
"We're evaluating the situation. We're asking the legal folks to give us clearer guidance on what we are to enforce," said Selig.
The TSA says they're fine with the Michigan Law. A spokesperson told 6 News it's the responsibility of passengers to comply with state and local laws for each point of travel.
