### Question
Can you define what chemical weapon means?


### Answer
**Chemical weapon** is defined as the following in *18 U.S.C. § 229F*:

> the following, together or separately:


(A) A toxic chemical and its precursors, except where intended for a purpose not prohibited under this chapter as long as the type and quantity is consistent with such a purpose

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 229F*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 11B-CHEMICAL WEAPONS**

