Biological Weapons Act of 1986

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Biological Weapons Act of 1986 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish a fine or imprisonment up to life, or both, for any person who, in a U.S. jurisdiction, knowingly: (1) develops, stockpiles, transfers, acquires, or possesses any biological agent or toxin or delivery system for use as a weapon of mass destruction; or (2) assists a foreign state or an international organization to manufacture or otherwise acquire such an agent, toxin, or delivery system. Authorizes the Attorney General to seize and provide for the destruction of any such agent, toxin, or delivery system. Authorizes the United States to obtain in a civil action an injunction against conduct prohibited by this Act, or any attempt or conspiracy to engage in such conduct. Sets forth defenses to any such seizure action or injunction.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 31 July 1986

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