947.017 Threats to release chemical, biological, or radioactive substances.
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947.017 Threats to release chemical, biological, or radioactive substances.
(1)In this section:
(a)“Biological agent” means a microorganism or an infectious substance, or any naturally occurring, bioengineered, or synthesized toxin or component of a microorganism or an infectious substance that is capable of causing death, disease, or other biological malfunction in humans.
(b)“Harmful substance” means radioactive material that is harmful to human life, a toxic chemical or its precursor, or a biological agent.
(c)“Microorganism” includes a bacterium, virus, fungus, rickettsia, or protozoan.
(d)“Precursor” means any chemical reactant that takes part at any stage in the production by whatever method of a toxic chemical.
(e)“Toxic chemical” means any chemical that through its chemical action on life processes can cause death, temporary incapacitation, or permanent harm to humans.