### Question
How does the law define biosafety level?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2370*, **biosafety level** is defined as:

> the applicable biosafety level described in the publication entitled “Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories” (CDC–NIH, 1984)

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2370*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 139-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT**

