Chemical Weapons Convention Act 2005 · Updated to 1 Nov 2021 · Part VI · Enforcement
48. Cost of holding chemical weapons, etc., seized
Feedback & supportWhere any chemical weapon, riot control agent or toxic chemical listed in Schedule 1, 2 or 3, or any receptacle, package, conveyance or other article in which the chemical weapon, riot control agent or toxic chemical is stored, kept or found, record, book, account, document or computerized data seized under this Act is held in the custody of the
chemical weapon
“chemical weapon” means the following, together or separately: (a) toxic chemicals, except where intended for purposes not prohibited under the Convention as long as the types and quantities are consistent with such purposes; (b) munitions and devices specifically designed to cause death or other harm through the toxic properties of the toxic chemicals specified in paragraph (a) which would be released as a result of the employment of such munitions and devices; (c) any equipment specifically designed for use directly in connection with the employment of the munitions and devices specified in paragraph (b);
Government pending completion of any proceedings in respect of an offence under this Act, the cost of holding such thing in custody shall, in the event of any person being found guilty of an offence, be a debt due to the Government by such person and shall be recoverable accordingly.
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Convention
“Convention” means the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction;