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18 U.S. Code § 178. Definitions
As used in this chapter—(1) the term “biological agent” means any microorganism (including, but not limited to, bacteria, viruses, fungi, rickettsiae or protozoa), or infectious substance, or any naturally occurring, bioengineered or synthesized component of any such microorganism or infectious substance, capable of causing—
(A)
death, disease, or other biological malfunction in a human, an animal, a plant, or another living organism;
(B)
deterioration of food, water, equipment, supplies, or material of any kind; or
(C)
deleterious alteration of the environment;