# Biological Weapons Act 1974, Introduction: Introductory text


An Act to prohibit the development, production, acquisition and possession of certain biological agents and toxins and of biological weapons.
[8th February 1974]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/6/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/biological-weapons-act-1974/introduction
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