### Question
How does the law define special nuclear material?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 2283*, **special nuclear material** is defined as:

> given that term in section 11(aa) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2014(aa)).

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 2283*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 111-SHIPPING**

