Possession by restricted persons
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(a)Offense.—
(1)In general.—It shall be unlawful for a restricted person to—
(A)
ship, transport, or possess in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce any biological agent or toxin described in paragraph (2); or
(B)
receive any biological agent or toxin described in paragraph (2) that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce.
(2)Agents and toxins covered.—A biological agent or toxin described in this paragraph is a biological agent or toxin that—
(A)
is listed as a non-overlap or overlap select biological agent or toxin under part 73 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, pursuant to section 351A of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262a); and
(B)
is not excluded or exempted under part 73 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations.
(3)Penalty.—
Whoever knowingly violates this section shall be fined as provided in this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both, but the prohibition contained in this section shall not apply with respect to any duly authorized United States governmental activity.