Paragraph 19 Restriction on use etc
(1)
Subject to section 20 (which relates to licences) no person shall—
(a)
use a Schedule 1 toxic chemical or precursor for a permitted purpose, or
(b)
produce or have in his possession a Schedule 1 toxic chemical or precursor with the intention that it will be used for a permitted purpose.
(2)
A Schedule 1 toxic chemical or precursor is a toxic chemical or precursor listed in Schedule 1 to the annex on chemicals to the Convention; and for ease of reference that Schedule is set out in the Schedule to this Act.
(3)
A person contravening this section is guilty of an offence and liable—
(a)
on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding £5,000 or its equivalent;
(b)
on conviction on indictment, to a fine.