### Question
How is the term modified nuclear weapon defined?


### Answer
The term **modified nuclear weapon** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 7271d* as the following:

> 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:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7271d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER VI-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part C-General Administrative Provisions**

