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  4. Can a TWIC card be confiscated or taken from an individual by an employer?

Can a TWIC card be confiscated or taken from an individual by an employer?

No. The TWIC card is the property of TSA.

Exception: an employer must retrieve a TWIC card from an applicant when their work visa expires and return it to TSA. Law enforcement, TSA or U.S. Coast Guard personnel may also confiscate a TWIC if used in conjunction with a crime.

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