### Question
What is the definition of modified nuclear weapon?


### Answer
The definition of **modified nuclear weapon** is as follows in *50 U.S.C. § 2529*:

> a nuclear weapon that contains a pit or canned subassembly, either of which—


(A) is in the nuclear weapons stockpile as of December 2, 2002

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2529*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER II-NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILE MATTERS > Part A-Stockpile Stewardship and Weapons Production**

