Cal. Pen. Code § 11416

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 11416 - Legislative findings and declarations

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the threat of terrorism involving weapons of mass destruction, including, but not limited to, chemical, biological, nuclear, or radiological agents, is a significant public safety concern. The Legislature also recognizes that terrorism involving weapons of mass destruction could result in an intentional disaster placing residents of California in great peril. The Legislature also finds it necessary to sanction the possession, manufacture, use, or threatened use of chemical, biological, nuclear, or radiological weapons, as well as the intentional use or threatened use of industrial or commercial chemicals as weapons against persons or animals.

Ca. Pen. Code § 11416

EFFECTIVE 1/1/2000. Amended September 29, 1999 (Bill Number: AB 140) (Chapter 563).