In this chapter:
The term “weapon of mass destruction” means any weapon or device that is intended, or has the capability, to cause death or serious bodily injury to a significant number of people through the release, dissemination, or impact of—
toxic or poisonous chemicals or their precursors;
a disease organism; or
radiation or radioactivity.
section 5801 of title 22 The term “independent states of the former Soviet Union” has the meaning given that term in .
The term “highly enriched uranium” means uranium enriched to 20 percent or more in the isotope U–235.
Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title XIV, § 1403110 Stat. 2717(, , .)
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Pub. L. 104–201110 Stat. 2714section 2301 of this titleThis chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title XIV of div. A of , , , which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title XIV to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.