N.Y. Penal Law Section 490.37
Criminal possession of a chemical weapon or biological weapon in the third degree


A person is guilty of criminal possession of a chemical weapon or biological weapon in the third degree when he or she possesses any select chemical agent or select biological agent under circumstances evincing an intent by the defendant to use such weapon to cause serious physical injury or death to another person. Criminal possession of a chemical weapon or biological weapon in the third degree is a class C felony.

Source: Section 490.37 — Criminal possession of a chemical weapon or biological weapon in the third degree, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/490.­37 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Oct. 26, 2024).

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Oct. 26, 2024

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

§ 490.37’s source at nysenate​.gov

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