s 5 Prohibition against use of biological agents for non-peaceful purpose, etc.
5.—(1) A person must not —(a) use; (b) develop or produce; (c) acquire, stockpile, retain or possess; or (d) transfer to another person, whether directly or indirectly, any biological agent for any non-peaceful purpose. (2) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) —(a) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1 million or to imprisonment for a term which may extend to life imprisonment or to both; and (b) may be arrested without warrant by a police officer or an enforcement officer.