Section 2 — Biological Weapons Act

No person shall develop, produce, stockpile, ac-quire or retain

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any biological agent or toxin of a type and in a quantity that has no justification for prophylac-tic, protective or other peaceful purpose; or

any weapon, equipment or means of deliv-ery designed to use biological agents or toxins for hostile purposes or in armed conflict.

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"biological agent" means any microbial or other agent; and

Any person contravening this section shall be guilty of an offence: Penalty, imprisonment for life.

Short title

Restriction on development etc. of certain biological agents and toxins and of biological weapons 3.

Proceedings for an offence under section 2 above Prosecution

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