### Question
How is the term chemical weapon defined?


### Answer
The term **chemical weapon** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 229F* as the following:

> the following, together or separately:


(A) A toxic chemical and its precursors, except where intended for a purpose not prohibited under this chapter as long as the type and quantity is consistent with such a purpose

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 229F*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 11B-CHEMICAL WEAPONS**

