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(1)The Secretary of State may, in relation to anything to which this section applies, make an order applying, or making provision corresponding to, any provision of this Part, with or without modifications.
(2)This section applies to—
(a)toxic chemicals (within the meaning of the Chemical Weapons Act 1996 (c. 6));
(b)animal pathogens;
(c)plant pathogens; and
(d)pests.
(3)The power under this section may be exercised in relation to any chemical only if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the chemical could be used in an act of terrorism to endanger life or cause serious harm to human health.
(4)The power under this section may be exercised in relation to any pathogen or pest only if the Secretary of State is satisfied that there is a risk that the pathogen or pest is of a description that could be used in an act of terrorism to cause—
(a)widespread damage to property;
(b)significant disruption to the public; or
(c)significant alarm to the public.
(5)An order under this section may—
(a)provide for any reference in the order to an instrument or other document to take effect as a reference to that instrument or document as revised or re-issued from time to time;
(b)make different provision for different purposes; and
(c)make such incidental, supplementary and transitional provision as the Secretary of State thinks fit.
(6)A statutory instrument containing an order under this section shall not be made unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
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