### Question
What is the definition of emergency situation involving a biological or chemical weapon of mass destruction?


### Answer
The definition of **emergency situation involving a biological or chemical weapon of mass destruction** is as follows in *10 U.S.C. § 382*:

> a circumstance involving a biological or chemical weapon of mass destruction—


(1) that poses a serious threat to the interests of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 382*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART I-ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS > CHAPTER 18-MILITARY SUPPORT FOR CIVILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES**

