### Question
What does weapon of mass destruction mean?


### Answer
**Weapon of mass destruction** has the following meaning in *50 U.S.C. § 2302*:

> any weapon or device that is intended, or has the capability, to cause death or serious bodily injury to a significant number of people through the release, dissemination, or impact of—


(A) toxic or poisonous chemicals or their precursors

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2302*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 40-DEFENSE AGAINST WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION**

