In section 54—
[F1“biological weapon” means a biological agent or toxin (within the meaning of the Biological Weapons Act 1974) in a form capable of use for hostile purposes or anything to which section 1(1)(b) of that Act applies,]
“chemical weapon” has the meaning given by section 1 of the M1Chemical Weapons Act 1996, and
[F2“radioactive material” means radioactive material capable of endangering life or causing harm to human health,]
F3. . .
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 55 substituted (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 120(2)(a)
F2Words in s. 55 inserted (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 120(2)(b)
F3Words in s. 55 repealed (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, ss. 120(2)(c), 125, Sch. 8 Pt. 7
Marginal Citations