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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) In general.--The United States may obtain in a civil action an injunction against--
(1) the conduct prohibited under section 175 of this title;
(2) the preparation, solicitation, attempt, threat, or conspiracy to engage in conduct prohibited under section 175 of this title; or
(3) the development, production, stockpiling, transferring, acquisition, retention, or possession, or the attempted development, production, stockpiling, transferring, acquisition, retention, or possession of any biological agent, toxin, or delivery system of a type or in a quantity that under the circumstances has no apparent justification for prophylactic, protective, or other peaceful purposes.
(b) Affirmative defense.--It is an affirmative defense against an injunction under subsection (a)(3) of this section that--
(1) the conduct sought to be enjoined is for a prophylactic, protective, or other peaceful purpose; and
(2) such biological agent, toxin, or delivery system is of a type and quantity reasonable for that purpose.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 18 U.S.C. § 177 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 18. Crimes and Criminal Procedure § 177. Injunctions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-18-crimes-and-criminal-procedure/18-usc-sect-177/
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