### Question
How does the law define hazardous material?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 1992*, **hazardous material** is defined as:

> given to that term in chapter 51 of title 49;

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1992*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 97-RAILROAD CARRIERS AND MASS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS ON LAND, ON WATER, OR THROUGH THE AIR**

