### Question
What is the definition of chemical agent and munition?


### Answer
The definition of **chemical agent and munition** is as follows in *50 U.S.C. § 1521*:

> an agent or munition that, through its chemical properties, produces lethal or other damaging effects on human beings, except that such term does not include riot control agents, chemical herbicides, smoke and other obscuration materials

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 1521*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WARFARE PROGRAM**

