Definitions

18 U.S. Code § 229F. Definitions

In this chapter:
(1)Chemical weapon.—The term “chemical weapon” means the following, together or separately:
(A)
A toxic chemical and its precursors, except where intended for a purpose not prohibited under this chapter as long as the type and quantity is consistent with such a purpose.
(B)
A munition or device, specifically designed to cause death or other harm through toxic properties of those toxic chemicals specified in subparagraph (A), which would be released as a result of the employment of such munition or device.
(C)
Any equipment specifically designed for use directly in connection with the employment of munitions or devices specified in subparagraph (B).
(2)Chemical weapons convention; convention.—
The terms “Chemical Weapons Convention” and “Convention” mean the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction, opened for signature on January 13, 1993.
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