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In force2020 Revised Edition

Part 4 · Toxins

30. Prohibition against use of toxins for non-peaceful purpose, etc.

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(1)

A person must not —

(a)

use;

(b)

develop or produce;

(c)

acquire, stockpile, retain or possess; or

(d)

transfer to another person, whether directly or indirectly,any toxin for any non-peaceful purpose.

(2)

Any person who contravenes subsection (1) —

(a)

shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1 million or to imprisonment for a term which may extend to life imprisonment or to both; and

(b)

may be arrested without warrant by a police officer or an enforcement officer.

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Part 5

Duties and Obligations in Relation to Biological Agents and Toxins

Part 6

Approvals, Permits and Certification of Facilities

Part 7

Enforcement

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