### Question
How does the law define near-term validated biowarfare threat agent?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2370a*, **near-term validated biowarfare threat agent** is defined as:

> a validated biowarfare threat agent that has been, or is being, developed or produced for weaponization within 5 years, as assessed and determined by the Defense Intelligence Agency

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

