Verification Research, Training and Information Centre

COMPARISONOFMODELLAWSFORTHEIMPLEMENTATIONOFUNSECURITYCOUNCILRESOLUTION1540VerificationResearch,TrainingandInformationCentre(VERTIC)Acomprehensivecomparisonofthe–Ø Georgetown/CARICOMModelStrategicTradeControlActØ OPCWImplementationKitfortheChemicalWeaponsConventionØ VERTICSampleActforNationalImplementationoftheBiologicalWeaponsConventionØ Indonesia-VERTICNationalLegislationImplementationKitonNuclearSecurity

COMPARISONOFMODELLAWSFORTHEIMPLEMENTATIONOFUNSECURITYCOUNCILRESOLUTION1540 2

1 Thistableincludestheconceptofradiologicaldevices,whichisnotcoveredinresolution1540. 2 PartIofthistableincludesoffencesandpenaltiesrelatedtonuclear,chemicalandbiologicalweaponsaswellasmaterial. 3ModelActtoImplementtheUnitedNationsSecurityCouncilResolution1540withRegardtothePreventionoftheProliferationofWeaponsofMassDestruction,GeorgetownUniversityLawCenter,2015.Availableat:https://www.tradelab.org/images/tradelab/pdf/clinics/2016/Draft_CARICOM_Model_Act_to_Implement_the_United_Nations_Security_Council_Resolution_1540_with_Regard_to_the_Prevention_of_the_Proliferation_of_Weapons_of_Mass_Destruction_GULC2015.pdf(lastaccessed30June2017).4ASampleActforNationalImplementationofthe1972BiologicalandToxinWeaponsConventionandRelatedRequirementsofUNSecurityCouncilResolution1540,VERTIC,2012.Availableat:http://www.vertic.org/media/assets/nim_docs/NIM%20Tools%20(Model%20Laws)/BWC/BTWC%20Sample%20Act_EN_14feb2012.pdf(lastaccessed30June2017).5ImplementationKitfortheChemicalWeaponsConvention,OPCW,2010.Availableat:http://www.vertic.org/media/assets/nim_docs/NIM%20Tools%20(Model%20Laws)/CWC/CWC_imp_kit_2010_en.pdf(lastaccessed30June2017).6NationalLegislationImplementationKitonNuclearSecurity,RepublicofIndonesiaandVERTIC,2014.Availableat:http://www.vertic.org/media/assets/nim_docs/NIM%20Tools%20(Guides%20Handbooks)/Nuclear%20Security/NLIK-Nuclear%20Security_EN_3mar2014.pdf(lastaccessed30June2017).

I.UNSCR1540OP2–NuclearWeapons(NW)1,ChemicalWeapons(CW)andBiologicalWeapons(BW):Doesnationallegislationexistwhichprohibitspersonsorentitiestoengageinoneofthefollowingactivities?2Canviolatorsbepenalized?

UNSCR1540Matrix Georgetown/CARICOMModelAct3 VERTICBWCSampleAct4 OPCWCWCImplementationKit5 Indonesia-VERTICNuclearSecurityImplementationKit6

I-1

Manufacture/produce

Section 8: Relevant Domestic Activities Related To ControlledItems“(1) No person shall, without a prescribed permit, acquire,possess,develop, transport, transfer,orusecontrolled items.…”Section13:(1) The relevant Authority may, after considering theapplication for a permit under subsection 12(1) and anyadditional documents or information provided undersubsection12(2)andbeingsatisfiedthatalltherequirementshave been fulfilled, grant the permit or refuse to grant thepermit in accordance with the regulations made under thisAct…”Annex5.RegulationsEstablishingtheGuidelinesofGrantingaPermitoraSpecialPermitUnderSection13(1)oftheAct“1.Authorizedofficersshallrefusetograntpermitsorspecialpermits for any relevant domestic activity or any relevantinternationaltradeactivityundersection13(1)—(1)Wherethesaidactivityisdeemedtobe:…

1. (c) Supportive of proliferation of weapons of massdestruction;or…”

Section20.Enforcement“(1) Without prejudice to the powers of the authorizedofficers under any other national law, the enforcementpowersprovidedunder this Section shall be available to theauthorizedofficersof [State’sname].Theauthorizedofficersof [State’s name] shall have the following powers, for thepurposeofenforcementof thisAct, includingbutnot limitedto:

(a) to receive and consider any report of thecommissionofanoffenceunderthisAct;(b)todemandtheproductionofanypermit,recordorotherdocumentunderthisAct;(c) to inspect, includingmaking copies of or takingextracts from a permit, record or other documentunderthisAct;(d)toinvestigateanyoffenceunderthisAct;(e)toprosecutesuspectedviolationsofthisAct;and(f) to examine and seize any controlled items orunlisteditemstogetherwithanycontainer,package,conveyanceorother article inwhich the controlleditems or unlisted items are stored, kept or found,

Section5.Misuseofbiologicalagentsandtoxins“(1)Everypersoncommitsanoffencewhoknowingly–

(a) develops, produces, otherwise acquires, stockpiles,possesses,transports,retainsanybiologicalortoxinweapon, or transfers, directly or indirectly, toanyone,anybiologicalortoxinweapon;

…(3)Everypersoncommitsanoffencewho–

(a) develops, acquires,manufactures, possesses, stores,transports, transfers or uses controlled agents ortoxins–

i. without a license granted by the[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]undersection11 of this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE,LAW],

ii. in violation of the conditions of a licensegranted by the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]undersection11ofthis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW],or

iii. in violation of any other provision ofsection 11 of this [ACT, STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW];…”

Section26.Criminalandcivilpenalties:“(1) Inaddition toanypenalties thatmayapplyunderotherprovisions of law, including for violations of the criminal,licensing, transfer control laws of [COUNTRY NAME], thepenalties in subsections (3)-(8) shall apply for violations byindividuals and entities of Parts B, C and D of this [ACT,STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW] and the regulations issuedhereunder.…”Misuseofbiologicalagentsandtoxins“(3)Everypersonwhocommitsanoffenceundersection5ofthis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW]isguiltyofanoffenceandliableuponconvictionto–

(a) inthecaseofanindividual,imprisonmentforatermnot exceeding [PERIOD] years or to a fine notexceeding[AMOUNT]orboth;or

(b) inthecaseofanindividual,wheretheoffenceresultsindeath,[LIFEIMPRISONMENT];or

(c) in the case of an entity, a fine not exceeding[AMOUNT].…”

Section6.1.Acquisitionorpossessionofchemicalweapons“Any person [level of intent] developing, producing,manufacturing, otherwise acquiring, possessing, stockpilingorretainingachemicalweapon,commitsanoffenceandshallbe punished upon conviction by [period of time]imprisonment [and/or] fined an amount ranging from[currency;amount]to[currency;amount].”

Section6.7.Producing,acquiring,retaining,usingorin-countrytransferringSchedule1chemicals

“Anyperson[levelofintent]

(a) producing, otherwise acquiring, retaining, using or in-country transferring a Schedule 1 chemical in theterritoryofaStatenotPartytotheConvention,commitsan offence and shall be punished upon conviction by[period of time] imprisonment [and/or] fined anamountranging from[currency;amount] to [currency;amount].

(b) illegally producing, otherwise acquiring, retaining,usingor in-country transferringaSchedule1 chemicalcommits an offence and shall be punished uponconviction by [period of time] imprisonment [and/or]fined an amount ranging from [currency; amount] to[currency;amount].”

Section 6.3 Additional offences involving radioactive materialanddevices“(1) Any personwho unlawfully and intentionally possessesradioactivematerialormakesorpossessesadevice-(a)withtheintenttocausedeathorseriousbodilyinjury;or(b)withtheintenttocausesubstantialdamagetopropertyortotheenvironmentcommitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].….”See also footnote 126 under the Nuclear SecurityImplementationKit:“Pursuanttotheirnationallawandinterests,Statesmayalsowish to consider including in Section 6.3 the followingoffences:“Anypersonwho-(a) manufactures, acquires, possesses, develops, transports,transfersorusesnuclearweaponsortheirmeansofdelivery,inparticularforterroristpurposes;(b)attemptstoengageinanyoftheactivitiesin(a);(c)participatesintheactivitiesin(a)asanaccomplice;(d)assistsintheactivitiesin(a);or(e)financestheactivitiesin(a)commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount]”.…Those States which are, for the purposes of the NPT, non-nuclear-weaponStates,andwhichareStatesPartiestoeitherthe Treaty of Rarotonga, Treaty of Bangkok or Treaty ofPelindaba,mayalsowishtoconsider:“Anypersonwho-(a)develops,manufactures,acquires,stockpiles,possessesorhascontroloveranynuclearexplosivedevice;or(b)stationsortransportsanynuclearexplosivedevicebyanymeanscommitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].”See Treaty of Rarotonga (Article 3); Treaty of Bangkok(Article3);TreatyofPelindaba(Articles3-5).”


record, book, account, document or computerizeddatarelatingtoanyoffenceunderthisAct.

(2) The relevant Authority may collaborate with competentauthorities of other States and international organizationsand entities, and coordinate their actions to the extentrequiredbytheimplementationofthisAct.”Section21.ViolationsandPenalties“(1)LiabilityforoffensesbyindividualsAnypersonwho-

(a) contravenesorfailstocomplywiththisAct;(b) falsely represents that any goods or activities fall

outsidethepurviewofthisAct;(c) makesanystatementregardingamatterwithwhich

thisAct isconcernedtoanauthorizedofficerwhichstatementisfalseinanymaterialrespect,knowingittobefalseorknowingittobemisleading;

(d) falselyholdshimselfouttobeanauthorizedofficer;(e) refuses or fails to comply to the best of his ability

with any lawful requirement of an authorizedofficer,or

(f) hinders or obstructs an authorized officer in theexerciseofhisfunctionsunderthisAct,

shallbeguiltyofanoffence,andliableonconviction-(i)inthecaseofanoffensereferredtoinparagraph(a),

1.inthecaseofSection8,9,and10ofthisActtoafine,ortoimprisonmentforaperiodnotexceeding[]years;2. in the case of Section 19 of this Act, to a fine, or toimprisonmentforaperiodnotexceeding[]years;3.inthecaseofanyotherSectionofthisAct,toafineortoimprisonmentforaperiodnotexceeding[]years;

(ii)inthecaseofanoffensereferredtoinparagraph(b)toafine,ortoimprisonmentforaperiodnotexceeding[]years;(iii)inthecaseofanoffensereferredtoinparagraph(c)toafine,ortoimprisonmentforaperiodnotexceeding[]years;(iv)inthecaseofanoffensereferredtoinparagraph(d)toafine,ortoimprisonmentforaperiodnotexceeding[]years;(v)inthecaseofanoffensereferredtoinparagraph(e)toafine,or to imprisonment foraperiodnotexceeding []years;and(vi)inthecaseofanoffensereferredtoinparagraph(f)toafine,ortoimprisonmentforaperiodnotexceeding[]years.Theaccusedmayprovideasadefensethatheorshehasmadeall reasonable inquiries andhadno reason to know that theconductwouldbeinconsistentwiththisAct.(2)LiabilitiesforoffencesbyentitiesWhere an offence under this Act has been committed by anentity, any person who at the time the commission of theoffence was a director, manager, secretary or other similarofficer of the entity or was purporting to act in any suchcapacity, orwas in anymanneror to any extent responsibleforthemanagementofanyoftheaffairsofsuchentity,orwasassistinginsuchmanagement,shallbedeemedtobeguiltyofthe offence unless the person proves that the offence wascommittedwithouthisknowledge,consentorconnivanceandthatheexercisedallduediligencetopreventthecommissionofsuchoffence,havingregardtothenatureofhisfunctionsinthatcapacityandtoallthecircumstances.(3)PenaltieswithreferencetootherlawsWhereanyactoromissionconstitutesanoffencepunishableunder this Act and also under any other relevant nationalregulation,thentheoffenderfoundguiltyofsuchoffenceshallbeliabletobepunishedunderthatregulationwhichimposesagreaterpunishment.”


I-2Acquire

SeeI-1,GeorgetownModelAct,Sections8,13,20and21. SeeI-1,BWCSampleAct,Sections5and26. SeeI-1,CWCImplementationKit,Sections6.1and6.7. See I-1, Nuclear Security Implementation Kit, Footnote 126undertheNuclearSecurityImplementationKit.

I-3Possess

SeeI-1,GeorgetownModelAct,Sections8,13,20and21. SeeI-1,BWCSampleAct,Sections5and26. SeeI-1,CWCImplementationKit,Section6.1. See I-1, Nuclear Security Implementation Kit, Footnote 126undertheNuclearSecurityImplementationKit.Section3.2Licensing“(1) No person shall receive, possess, use, transfer, alter, ordispose of nuclear material without a license from the[competent[authority][authorities]].…”Section6.1Offencesinvolvingnuclearmaterial“(1) Any person who intentionally commits an act withoutlawful authority which constitutes the receipt, possession,use, transfer, alteration, disposal or dispersal of nuclearmaterial and which causes or is likely to cause death orserious injury to any person or substantial damage topropertyortotheenvironment,commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonmentforatermnotexceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount].…”Section 6.3 Additional offences involving radioactive materialanddevices“(1) Any personwho unlawfully and intentionally possessesradioactivematerialormakesorpossessesadevice-(a)withtheintenttocausedeathorseriousbodilyinjury;or(b)withtheintenttocausesubstantialdamagetopropertyortotheenvironmentcommitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].….”

I-4Stockpile/store

SeeI-1,GeorgetownModelAct,Sections8,13,20and21. SeeI-1,BWCSampleAct,Sections5and26. SeeI-1,CWCImplementationKit,Sections6.1and6.7. See I-1, Nuclear Security Implementation Kit, Footnote 126undertheNuclearSecurityImplementationKit.

I-5Develop

SeeI-1,GeorgetownModelAct,Sections8,13,20and21. SeeI-1,BWCSampleAct,Sections5and26. SeeI-1,CWCImplementationKit,Section6.1. SeeI-1,NuclearSecurityImplementationKit,Section6.3andFootnote126undertheNuclearSecurityImplementationKit.

I-6Transport

SeeI-1,GeorgetownModelAct,Sections8,13,20and21. SeeI-1,BWCSampleAct,Sections5and26. 6.2Transportationortransferofchemicalweapons“Any person [level of intent] transporting, transiting, trans-shipping or transferring directly or indirectly a chemicalweapontoanyotherperson,commitsanoffenceandshallbepunished upon conviction by [period of time] imprisonment[and/or]finedanamountrangingfrom[currency;amount]to[currency;amount].”

See I-1, Nuclear Security Implementation Kit, Footnote 126undertheNuclearSecurityImplementationKit.Section3.2Licensing“…(2) No person shall export, import, transport, or otherwisecarry, send or move nuclear material into or out of [State],withoutalicensefromthe[competentauthority].”Section6.1Offencesinvolvingnuclearmaterial“…(4) Any person who intentionally commits an act whichconstitutes the carrying, sending, or moving of nuclearmaterial into or out of [State] without approval from the[competent authority] commits an offence and shall bepunished upon conviction to imprisonment for a term notexceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount].…”


Section6.4Offencesspecifictoaircraft“…(3) Any person who unlawfully and intentionallytransports, causes to be transported, or facilitates thetransportof,onboardanaircraft-

…(b) any nuclearweapon or other nuclear explosivedevice, knowing it tobeanuclearweaponorothernuclearexplosivedevice;…(d)anyequipment,materialsorsoftwareorrelatedtechnology that significantly contributes to thedesign,manufactureordeliveryofanuclearweaponor other nuclear explosive device without lawfulauthorization andwith the intention that it will beusedforsuchpurpose

commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount]...”Section6.5Offencesspecifictoships“…(2) Any person who unlawfully and intentionallytransportsonboardaship-

…(b) any weapon or other nuclear explosive device,knowingit tobeanuclearweaponorothernuclearexplosivedevice;…(d)anyequipment,materialsorsoftwareorrelatedtechnology that significantly contributes to thedesign,manufactureordeliveryofanuclearweaponorothernuclearexplosivedevice,withtheintentionthatitwillbeusedforsuchpurpose,

commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].(3) Transport of an item or material covered by paragraph(2)(c) or, insofar as it relates to a nuclear weapon or othernuclear explosive device, paragraph (2)(d), shall not be anoffenceif-

(a) such transport is authorized by the [competentauthority];and(b) such itemormaterial is transported to or fromthe territory of, or is otherwise transported underthecontrolof,aStatePartytotheTreatyontheNon-ProliferationofNuclearWeapons(NPT)where-

(i) the resulting transfer or receipt,including internal to[State],of the itemormaterial is not contrary to [State’s]obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT);and(ii) if the item ormaterial is intended forthedeliverysystemofanuclearweaponorother nuclear explosive device of a StateParty to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT),theholdingofsuchweaponordeviceisnotcontrary to that State Party’s obligationsunderthatTreaty…”

I-7Transfer

SeeI-1,GeorgetownModelAct,Sections8,13,20and21. Section5.Misuseofbiologicalagentsandtoxins:“…(3)Everypersoncommitsanoffencewho–

Section6.8.Re-exportationofSchedule1chemicals“Anyperson[levelofintent]exportingaSchedule1chemical

See I-1, Nuclear Security Implementation Kit, Footnote 126undertheNuclearSecurityImplementationKit.


(a) develops, acquires,manufactures, possesses, stores,

transports, transfers or uses controlled agents ortoxins–

i. without a license granted by the[RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] under section11 of this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE,LAW],

ii. in violation of the conditions of a licensegranted by the [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY]under section 11 of this [ACT, STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW],or

iii. inviolationofanyotherprovisionof section11 of this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE,LAW];

(b) transfers controlled agents or toxins within theterritory of [COUNTRY NAME] to individuals orentities thathavenotbeengranteda licenseby the[RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] under section 12 ofthis [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW] or fails tonotify the [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] of thetransfer;

(c) imports, exports, re-exports, or tranships anycontrolledagentortoxinorcontrolledequipmentortechnology through the territory of [COUNTRYNAME]–

i. without a transfer permit granted by the[RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] under section13 of this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE,LAW],or

ii. withoutanend-usercertificateundersection13 of this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE,LAW];…”

SeealsoI-1,BWCSampleAct,Sections5and26.

previously imported into [State Party] to a third state,commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictionby[period of time] imprisonment [and/or] fined an amountrangingfrom[currency;amount]to[currency;amount].”Section6.9.ExportorimportofSchedule1and2chemicals“Any person [level of intent] illegally exporting to, orimporting from, a State not party to the Convention, aSchedule 1 or 2 chemical commits an offence and shall bepunished upon conviction by [period of time] imprisonment[and/or]finedanamountrangingfrom[currency;amount]to[currency;amount].”Section6.10.ExportofSchedule3chemicals“Anyperson [levelof intent] illegally exportinga Schedule3chemical to a State not party to the Convention commits anoffence and shall bepunishedupon convictionby [periodoftime] imprisonment [and/or] fined an amount ranging from[currency;amount]to[currency;amount].”See I-1, CWC Implementation Kit, Section 6.7 and I-6, CWCImplementationKit,Section6.2.

Section3.2Licensing“(1) No person shall receive, possess, use, transfer, alter, ordispose of nuclear material without a license from the[competent[authority][authorities]].…”Section6.1Offencesinvolvingnuclearmaterial“(1) Any person who intentionally commits an act withoutlawful authority which constitutes the receipt, possession,use, transfer, alteration, disposal or dispersal of nuclearmaterial and which causes or is likely to cause death orserious injury to any person or substantial damage topropertyortotheenvironment,commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonmentforatermnotexceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount].…(4) Any person who intentionally commits an act whichconstitutes the carrying, sending, or moving of nuclearmaterial into or out of [State] without approval from the[competent authority] commits an offence and shall bepunished upon conviction to imprisonment for a term notexceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount].…”

I-8Use

SeeI-1,GeorgetownModelAct,Sections8,13,20and21. Section5.Misuseofbiologicalagentsandtoxins“(1)Everypersoncommitsanoffencewhoknowingly–

…(c) usesanybiologicalortoxinweapon;

…(2) Every person commits an offence who intentionallyreleasesbiologicalagentsortoxinsforthepurposeofharmingand killing human beings, animals or plants in order tointimidate or coerce a government or civilian population tofurtherpoliticalorsocialobjectives….”SeealsoI-1,BWCSampleAct,Section26.

6.3Useofchemicalweapons“Any person [level of intent] using a chemical weapon,commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictionby[period of time] imprisonment [and/or] fined an amountrangingfrom[currency;amount]to[currency;amount].”SeealsoI-6,CWCImplementationKit,Sections6.1and6.7.

See I-1, Nuclear Security Implementation Kit, Footnote 126undertheNuclearSecurityImplementationKit.SeeI-7,NuclearSecurityImplementationKit,Section3.2Section6.1Offencesinvolvingnuclearmaterial“(1) Any person who intentionally commits an act withoutlawful authority which constitutes the receipt, possession,use, transfer, alteration, disposal or dispersal of nuclearmaterial and which causes or is likely to cause death orserious injury to any person or substantial damage topropertyortotheenvironment,commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonmentforatermnotexceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount].…”Section 6.3 Additional offences involving radioactive materialanddevices“….(2)Anypersonwhounlawfullyand intentionallyuses inanywayradioactivematerialoradevice-(a)withtheintenttocausedeathorseriousbodilyinjury;or(b)withtheintenttocausesubstantialdamagetopropertyortotheenvironment;or(c) with the intent to compel a natural or legal person, aninternational organization or a State to do or refrain from


doinganactcommitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].…”Section6.4Offencesspecifictoaircraft“(1)Anypersonwhounlawfullyandintentionallyreleasesordischargesfromanaircraft inserviceanynuclearweaponorother nuclear explosive device or explosive, radioactive, orsimilarsubstancesinamannerthatcausesorislikelytocausedeath,seriousbodilyinjuryorseriousdamagetopropertyorthe environment commits an offence and shall be punishedupon conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount].(2)Anypersonwhounlawfullyandintentionallyusesagainstoronboardanaircraftinserviceanynuclearweaponorothernuclear explosive device or explosive, radioactive, or similarsubstancesinamannerthatcausesorislikelytocausedeath,serious bodily injury or serious damage to property or theenvironmentcommitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonmentforatermnotexceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount]…”Section6.5Offencesspecifictoships“(1)Anypersonwhounlawfullyandintentionallyusesagainstor on a ship or discharges from a ship any explosive,radioactive material or nuclear weapon or other nuclearexplosivedeviceinamannerthatcausesoris likelytocausedeath or serious injury or damage,when the purpose of theact,byitsnatureorcontext,istointimidateapopulation,ortocompel a government or an international organization to doortoabstainfromdoinganyact,commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonmentforatermnotexceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount]…”Section6.6.Offencesspecifictofixedplatforms“(1) Any person who unlawfully and intentionally usesagainst or on a fixed platform or discharges from a fixedplatform any explosive, radioactive material or nuclearweapon or other nuclear explosive device in a manner thatcausesorislikelytocausedeathorseriousinjuryordamage,when the purpose of the act, by its nature or context, is tointimidate a population, or to compel a government or aninternationalorganizationtodoortoabstainfromdoinganyact,commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonmentforatermnotexceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount].(2) Any person who unlawfully and intentionally injures orkillsanypersoninconnectionwiththecommissionofanyofthe offences set forth in paragraph (1) of this Section orSection 6.8, paragraph (4) commits an offence and shall bepunished upon conviction to imprisonment for a term notexceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount].”

I-9

Participateasanaccompliceinabovementionedactivities

Section 8: Relevant Domestic Activities Related To ControlledItems“…(2) No person shall attempt, accomplice, assist, or provideservices relating to activities which are inconsistent withsubsection(1).…”SeealsoI-1,GeorgetownModelAct,Sections20and21.

Section6.Alternativecriminalliability“Everypersoncommitsanoffencewho–

…(e) acts as an accomplice to or finances any of the

activitiesprohibitedundersection5.”SeealsoI-1,BWCSampleAct,Section26.

Section6.10.Participation“Any person who intentionally commits an act whichconstitutesparticipationorwhoparticipatesasanaccompliceinanyoffencedescribed inSections6.1;6.2,paragraphs (1),(3) and (4); 6.3; 6.4, paragraphs (1), (2) and (3); 6.5,paragraphs(1),(2),(4)and(5);6.6;6.7;6.8and6.9commitsan offence and shall be punished upon conviction toimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].”


See also I-1, Nuclear Security Implementation Kit, Footnote126underNuclearSecurityImplementationKit.

I-10

Assistinabovementionedactivities

SeeI-9,GeorgetownModelAct,Section8andI-1,GeorgetownModelAct,Sections20and21.

Section6.Alternativecriminalliability“Everypersoncommitsanoffencewho–

(a) assists,encouragesorinduces,inanyway,anyonetoengage in any of the activities prohibited undersection5;…”

SeealsoI-1,BWCSampleAct,Section26.

Section6.14.Accessoryoffence,conspiracyandattempt“Anyperson–(a)[levelofintent]assisting,encouragingorinducinganyonetocommitanoffenceunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.];…shallbedeemedtohavecommittedthelikeoffence.”

Section6.12Contributingtothecommissionofanact“Any person who intentionally commits an act whichcontributes to the commission of any offence described inSections 6.1; 6.2, paragraphs (1), (3) and (4); 6.3; 6.4,paragraphs (1), (2)and (3);6.5,paragraphs (1), (2), (4)and(5);6.6;6.7;6.8;and6.9byagroupofpersonsactingwithacommonpurpose-

(a)withtheaimoffurtheringthecriminalactivityorcriminalpurposeofthegroup;or(b)intheknowledgeoftheintentionofthegrouptocommittheoffenceoroffencesconcerned

commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].”See also I-1, Nuclear Security Implementation Kit, Footnote126underNuclearSecurityImplementationKit.

I-11Financeabovementionedactivities

SeeI-9,GeorgetownModelAct,Section8andI-1,GeorgetownModelAct,Sections20and21.

SeeI-9,BWCSampleAct,Section6,andI-1,BWCSampleAct,Section26.

See also I-1, Nuclear Security Implementation Kit, Footnote126underNuclearSecurityImplementationKit.

I-12

Abovementionedactivitiesrelatedtomeansofdelivery(missiles,rocketsandotherunmannedsystemscapableofdeliveringnuclear,chemicalorbiologicalweapons,thatareespeciallydesignedforsuchuse)

SeeI-1,GeorgetownModelAct,Sections8,13,20and21andI-9,GeorgetownModelAct,Section8.(Themeaningof“Controlleditems”islefttothediscretionoftherelevantauthorityunderSection6.)

Section4.Interpretation“(1)Inthis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW]–

(a) “Biologicalortoxinweapon”means–i. microbial or other biological agents, or

toxinswhatever their origin ormethod ofproduction, of typesand inquantities thathave no justification for prophylactic,protectiveorotherpeacefulpurposes;

ii. weapons, equipment ormeans of deliverydesigned to use such agents or toxins forhostilepurposesorinarmedconflict;…”

SeealsoI-1toI-11ofBWCSampleAct,Sections5,6and26.

Section1.1Definitionof“chemicalweapon”““Chemical weapon” means the following, together orseparately—(a) Toxicchemicalsand theirprecursors,exceptwhereintended for purposes not prohibited under the Convention,as long as the types and quantities are consistentwith suchpurposes;(b) Munitionsanddevices,specificallydesignedtocausedeath or other harm through the toxic properties of thosetoxicchemicalsspecifiedinsubparagraph(a),whichwouldbereleasedasaresultoftheemploymentofsuchmunitionsanddevices;(c) Anyequipmentspecificallydesignedforusedirectlyinconnectionwiththeemploymentofmunitionsanddevicesspecifiedinsubparagraph(b).“SeealsoI-1 to I-11ofCWCImplementationKit,Sections6.1,6.2,6.3and6.14.

6.3 Additional offences involving radioactive material anddevices(1) Any person who unlawfully and intentionally possessesradioactivematerialormakesorpossessesadevice-

(a)with the intent to causedeathor seriousbodilyinjury;or(b) with the intent to cause substantial damage topropertyortotheenvironment

commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].(2)Anypersonwhounlawfullyand intentionallyuses inanywayradioactivematerialoradevice-

(a)with the intent to causedeathor seriousbodilyinjury;or(b) with the intent to cause substantial damage topropertyortotheenvironment;or(c) with the intent to compel a natural or legalperson,aninternationalorganizationoraStatetodoorrefrainfromdoinganact

commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].(3) Any person who demands unlawfully and intentionallyradioactive material or a device by threat, undercircumstanceswhich indicate the credibilityof the threat, orby use of force commits an offence and shall be punishedupon conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount].See also I-1, Nuclear Security Implementation Kit, Footnote


126underNuclearSecurityImplementationKit.

I-13

Involvementofnon-Stateactorsinabovementionedactivities

Section13.GrantorRefusalofPermit“(1) The relevant Authority may, after considering theapplication for a permit under subsection 12(1) and anyadditional documents or information provided undersubsection12(2)andbeingsatisfiedthatalltherequirementshave been fulfilled, grant the permit or refuse to grant thepermit in accordance with the regulations made under thisAct.”Annex5.RegulationsEstablishingtheGuidelinesofGrantingaPermitoraSpecialPermitUnderSection13(1)oftheAct“1.Authorizedofficersshallrefusetograntpermitsorspecialpermits for any relevant domestic activity or any relevantinternationaltradeactivityundersection13(1)—(1)Wherethesaidactivityisdeemedtobe:…(b)Supportiveofinternationalterrorism;or…”

Section4.Interpretation“(1)Inthis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW]–… (e) “Person” means any natural person or, to the extentconsistentwithinternallawastocriminalresponsibility,anylegalperson;..”SeeI-1toI-14ofBWCSampleAct,Sections5,6and26.

SeeI-1 to I-14ofCWCImplementationKit,Sections6.1,6.2,6.3,6.4,6.5,6.6,6.7,6.8,6.9,6.10,6.11,6.12and6.14.

Seefootnote112underNuclearSecurityImplementationKit:“‘Person’shouldbedefinedorunderstoodundernationallawtoincludenaturalpersonsandlegalentities.See,forexample,Article 4 of theBeijingConvention,Article 5bis of SUA2005andArticle1,para.1ofSUAPROT2005.Alsoseethefootnotein UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (S/RES/1540(2004)): “Non-State actor: individual or entity, not actingunderthelawfulauthorityofanyStateinconductingactivitieswhichcomewithinthescopeofthisresolution”.” See I-1 to I-14 of Nuclear Security Implementation Kit,Sections3.2,6.1,6.2,6.3,6.4,6.5,6.6,6.7,6.8,6.9,6.10,6.11,6.12 and footnote 126 under the Nuclear SecurityImplementationKit

I-14 Other

Section5.Misuseofbiologicalagentsandtoxins:“(1)Everypersoncommitsanoffencewhoknowingly–

…(b) engages in preparations to use any biological or

toxinweapon;(c) constructs, acquires or retains any facility intended

fortheproductionofbiologicalortoxinweapons;or(d) weaponisesanybiologicalagentortoxin.

(2) Every person commits an offence who intentionallyreleasesbiologicalagentsortoxinsforthepurposeofharmingand killing human beings, animals or plants in order tointimidate or coerce a government or civilian population tofurtherpoliticalorsocialobjectives.(3)Everypersoncommitsanoffencewho–….

(d) fails to transfer controlled agents or toxins,internally or internationally, through an approvedcarrierorfailstocomplywithanyotherprovisionofsection14;

(e) constructs, acquiresor retains any facilitydesignedor intended for the manufacture of or research onany controlled agent or toxin, except in accordancewith this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW] andanyregulationsissuedhereunderoranyother[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW];

(f) tampers with any facility, package, or containmentvessel containing controlled agents or toxins inordertocausetheirrelease;or

(g) diverts or steals controlled agents or toxins from afacility or authorised transport vehicle, or uses ortakes control of an authorised transport vehiclecontainingcontrolledagentsortoxinssoastocausethereleaseofthosecontrolledagentsortoxins.”

Section6.Alternativecriminalliability:“Everypersoncommitsanoffencewho–

…(b) orders or directs anyone to engage in any of the

activitiesprohibitedundersection0;(c) attempts to commit any of the offences prohibited

Section 6.4. Engagement in military preparations to use ofchemicalweapons“Any person [level of intent] engaging in any militarypreparations to use a chemicalweapon, commits an offenceand shall be punished upon conviction by [period of time]imprisonment [and/or] fined an amount ranging from[currency;amount]to[currency;amount].”Section6.5.Useofriotcontrolagentsasamethodofwarfare“Any person [level of intent] using riot control agents as amethodofwarfarecommitsanoffenceandshallbepunishedupon conviction by [period of time] imprisonment [and/or]fined an amount ranging from [currency; amount] to[currency;amount].”Section6.6.Constructionofnewchemicalweaponsproductionfacilities“Anyperson[levelofintent]owningorpossessingachemicalweapons production facility, constructing any new chemicalweaponsproductionfacilityormodifyinganyexistingfacilityfor the purpose of transforming it into a chemical weaponsproductionfacilitycommitsanoffenceandshallbepunishedupon conviction by [period of time] imprisonment [and/or]fined an amount ranging from [currency; amount] to[currency;amount].”Section 6.11. Obstruction of verification and enforcementmeasures(1) Any person [level of intent] obstructing measures ofverification or enforcement under the Convention [and/or]thislawanditsimplementingregulations,commitsanoffenceand shall be punished upon conviction by [period of time]imprisonment [and/or] fined an amount ranging from[currency;amount]to[currency;amount].(2) Paragraph 1 does not apply to a person that has notgranted its consent to the carrying out of the internationalinspection,unlessasearchwarranthasbeenissued.Section6.12.FailuretocomplywiththelicensingordeclarationregimeAny person [level of intent] failing to comply with the

Section6.1.Offencesinvolvingnuclearmaterial“…(2)Anypersonwhointentionallycommitsatheftorrobberyofnuclearmaterialcommitsanoffenceandshallbepunishedupon conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount].(3) Any personwho intentionally embezzles or fraudulentlyobtains nuclear material commits an offence and shall bepunished upon conviction to imprisonment for a term notexceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount].…(5)Anypersonwhointentionallycommitsanactconstitutingademandfornuclearmaterialbythreatoruseofforceorbyanyother formof intimidation commits anoffenceand shallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonmentforatermnotexceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount].”Section6.2Offencesinvolvingnuclearfacilities“(1) Any person who intentionally commits an act directedagainst a nuclear facility, or an act interfering with theoperation of a nuclear facility, where the offenderintentionallycauses,orwhereheknowsthat theact is likelytocause,deathorseriousinjurytoanypersonorsubstantialdamage to property or to the environment by exposure toradiation or release of radioactive substances, commits anoffence and shall be punished upon conviction toimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply if the act is undertaken inconformitywiththelawof[State].(3) Any person who unlawfully and intentionally uses ordamagesanuclearfacilityinamannerwhichreleasesorrisksthereleaseofradioactivematerial-

(a)with the intent to causedeathor seriousbodilyinjury;or(b) with the intent to cause substantial damage topropertyortotheenvironment;or(c) with the intent to compel a natural or legalperson,aninternationalorganizationoraStatetodoorrefrainfromdoinganact


undersection5;(d) threatens to commit any of the offences prohibited

undersection5;or…”SeealsoI-1,BWCSampleAct,Section26.

licensing or the declaration regime including the record-keeping regime or any other requirement to provideinformation established by this law and its implementingregulations, commits an offence and shall be punished uponconviction by [period of time] imprisonment [and/or] finedan amount ranging from [currency; amount] to [currency;amount].Section6.14Accessoryoffence,conspiracyandattempt:“Anyperson–…(b) conspiring to commit anoffenceunder this [Act, Statute,Ordinance,etc.];or(c) attempting to commitanoffenceunder this [Act, Statute,Ordinance,etc.]shallbedeemedtohavecommittedthelikeoffence.”

commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].(4)Anypersonwhodemandsunlawfully and intentionally anuclearfacilitybythreat,undercircumstanceswhichindicatethe credibility of the threat, or by use of force commits anoffence and shall be punished upon conviction toimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].”Section6.4Offencesspecifictoaircraft“(1)Anypersonwhounlawfullyandintentionallyreleasesordischargesfromanaircraft inserviceanynuclearweaponorother nuclear explosive device or explosive, radioactive, orsimilarsubstancesinamannerthatcausesorislikelytocausedeath,seriousbodilyinjuryorseriousdamagetopropertyorthe environment commits an offence and shall be punishedupon conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount].(2)Anypersonwhounlawfullyandintentionallyusesagainstoronboardanaircraftinserviceanynuclearweaponorothernuclear explosive device or explosive, radioactive, or similarsubstancesinamannerthatcausesorislikelytocausedeath,serious bodily injury or serious damage to property or theenvironmentcommitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonmentforatermnotexceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount].(3)Anypersonwhounlawfullyand intentionally transports,causes to be transported, or facilitates the transport of, onboardanaircraft-

(a) any explosive or radioactive material, knowingthatitisintendedtobeusedtocause,orinathreatto cause, death or serious injury or damage for thepurposeof intimidatingapopulation,orcompellingagovernmentoraninternationalorganizationtodoortoabstainfromdoinganyact;(b) any nuclearweapon or other nuclear explosivedevice, knowing it tobeanuclearweaponorothernuclearexplosivedevice;(c)anysourcematerial,specialfissionablematerial,or equipment or material especially designed orprepared for the processing, use or production ofspecial fissionable material, knowing that it isintendedtobeusedinanuclearexplosiveactivityorin any other nuclear activity not under safeguardspursuant to a safeguards agreement with theInternationalAtomicEnergyAgency;or(d)anyequipment,materialsorsoftwareorrelatedtechnology that significantly contributes to thedesign,manufactureordeliveryofanuclearweaponor other nuclear explosive device without lawfulauthorization andwith the intention that it will beusedforsuchpurpose

commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].(4) Transport of items and materials under subparagraphs(3)(c) and (d) shall not be an offence if authorized by the[competent authority] and if the transport of such items ormaterials is consistentwithor is for auseor activity that isconsistent with [State’s] rights, responsibilities andobligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation ofNuclearWeapons(NPT).(5) Any person who unlawfully and intentionally assistsanother person to evade investigation, prosecution or


punishment,knowingthat-(a)thepersonhascommittedanactthatconstitutesanoffence set forth in paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) of thisSection and Sections 6.8, paragraph (3); 6.9; 6.10; and6.11;or(b)thepersoniswantedforcriminalprosecutionbylawenforcementauthoritiesforsuchanoffenceorhasbeensentencedforsuchanoffence

commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].(6) Any person who intentionally agrees with one or moreother persons to commit an offence set forth in paragraphs(1),(2)and(3)ofthisSectionandSection6.8,paragraph(3)commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].”Section6.5Offencesspecifictoships“(1)Anypersonwhounlawfullyandintentionallyusesagainstor on a ship or discharges from a ship any explosive,radioactive material or nuclear weapon or other nuclearexplosivedeviceinamannerthatcausesoris likelytocausedeath or serious injury or damage,when the purpose of theact,byitsnatureorcontext,istointimidateapopulation,ortocompel a government or an international organization to doortoabstainfromdoinganyact,commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonmentforatermnotexceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount].(2) Any personwho unlawfully and intentionally transportsonboardaship-

(a) any explosive or radioactive material, knowingthatitisintendedtobeusedtocause,orinathreatto cause, with or without a condition, death orserious injury or damage for the purpose ofintimidating a population, or compelling agovernment or an international organization to doortoabstainfromdoinganyact;(b) any weapon or other nuclear explosive device,knowingit tobeanuclearweaponorothernuclearexplosivedevice;(c)anysourcematerial,specialfissionablematerial,or equipment or material especially designed orprepared for the processing, use or production ofspecial fissionable material, knowing that it isintendedtobeusedinanuclearexplosiveactivityorin any other nuclear activity not under safeguardspursuanttoacomprehensivesafeguardsagreementwiththeInternationalAtomicEnergyAgency;or(d)anyequipment,materialsorsoftwareorrelatedtechnology that significantly contributes to thedesign,manufactureordeliveryofanuclearweaponorothernuclearexplosivedevice,withtheintentionthatitwillbeusedforsuchpurpose,

commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].(3) Transport of an item or material covered by paragraph(2)(c) or, insofar as it relates to a nuclear weapon or othernuclear explosive device, paragraph (2)(d), shall not be anoffenceif-

(a) such transport is authorized by the [competentauthority];and(b) such itemormaterial is transported to or from


the territory of, or is otherwise transported underthecontrolof,aStatePartytotheTreatyontheNon-ProliferationofNuclearWeapons(NPT)where-

(i) the resulting transfer or receipt,including internal to[State],of the itemormaterial is not contrary to [State’s]obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT);and(ii) if the item ormaterial is intended forthedeliverysystemofanuclearweaponorother nuclear explosive device of a StateParty to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT),theholdingofsuchweaponordeviceisnotcontrary to that State Party’s obligationsunderthatTreaty.

(4) Any personwho unlawfully and intentionally transportsanotherpersononboardashipknowingthatthepersonhascommittedanactthatconstitutes-

(a)anoffencesetforthinparagraphs(1),(2)and(5)of this Section andSections6.8, paragraph (4); 6.9;6.10;6.11;and6.12;or(b) an offence set forth in the 1980 Convention onthePhysicalProtectionofNuclearMaterial,

and intending to assist that person to evade criminalprosecution, commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonmentforatermnotexceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount].(5) Any person who unlawfully and intentionally injures orkillsanypersoninconnectionwiththecommissionofanyofthe offences set forth in paragraphs (1), (2) and (4) of thisSectionandSection6.8,paragraph(4)commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonmentforatermnot exceeding [period] [and/or] a fine not exceeding[amount].”Section6.6.Offencesspecifictofixedplatforms“(1) Any person who unlawfully and intentionally usesagainst or on a fixed platform or discharges from a fixedplatform any explosive, radioactive material or nuclearweapon or other nuclear explosive device in a manner thatcausesorislikelytocausedeathorseriousinjuryordamage,when the purpose of the act, by its nature or context, is tointimidate a population, or to compel a government or aninternationalorganizationtodoortoabstainfromdoinganyact,commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonmentforatermnotexceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount].(2) Any person who unlawfully and intentionally injures orkillsanypersoninconnectionwiththecommissionofanyofthe offences set forth in paragraph (1) of this Section orSection 6.8, paragraph (4) commits an offence and shall bepunished upon conviction to imprisonment for a term notexceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount].”Section6.7.Offencesrelatedtocomputersecurity“(1) Any person who, in relation to nuclear facilities orfacilities involved in themanagementof radioactive sources,unlawfullyandintentionally-

(a) commits information-gathering attacks aimedat planning and executing further maliciousacts;


(b) commitsattacksdisablingorcompromisingtheattributesofoneorseveralcomputerscrucialtofacilitysecurityorsafety;or

(c) compromises one or several computerscombined with other concurrent modes ofattack, such as physical intrusion to targetlocations

commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].(2) Any person who, in relation to nuclear facilities orfacilities involved in themanagementof radioactive sources,unlawfully and intentionally commits a theft of sensitive orconfidential information, commits an offence and shall bepunished upon conviction to imprisonment for a term notexceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount].“Section6.8.Threats“(1)Anypersonwhointentionallythreatens-

(a)tousenuclearmaterialtocausedeathorseriousinjury to any person or substantial damage toproperty or to the environment or to commit theoffencedescribedinSection6.2,paragraph(1);or(b) to commit an offence described in Sections 6.1,paragraph (2) and 6.2, paragraph (1) in order tocompel a natural or legal person, internationalorganizationor[State]todoortorefrainfromdoinganyact

commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].(2) Any person who threatens, under circumstances whichindicate thecredibilityof thethreat, tocommitanoffenceassetforthinSections6.2,paragraph(3)and6.3,paragraph(2)commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].(3)Anypersonwho-

(a)makesa threat tocommitanyof theoffences inSection6.4,paragraphs(1)and(2);or(b) unlawfully and intentionally causes any persontoreceivesuchathreat,undercircumstanceswhichindicatethatthethreatiscredible

commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].(4)Anypersonwhounlawfullyandintentionallythreatenstocommit the offence in Sections 6.5, paragraph (1) or 6.6,paragraph(1),withorwithoutcondition,whenthepurposeoftheact,byitsnatureorcontext,istointimidateapopulation,ortocompelagovernmentoraninternationalorganizationtodoor toabstain fromdoinganyact, commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonmentforatermnot exceeding [period] [and/or] a fine not exceeding[amount].(5) Any person who intentionally threatens to commit anoffencedescribedinSection6.7commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictiontoimprisonmentforatermnotexceeding[period][and/or]afinenotexceeding[amount].”Section6.9.Attempts“Anypersonwhoattemptstocommitanyoffencedescribedin


7Materials,equipmentandtechnologycoveredbyrelevantmultilateraltreatiesandarrangements,orincludedonnationalcontrollists,whichcouldbeusedforthedesign,development,productionoruseofnuclear,chemicalandbiologicalweaponsandtheirmeansofdelivery.

Sections6.1,paragraphs(1),(2),(3)and(4);6.2,paragraphs(1)and(3);6.3,paragraphs (1)and(2);6.4,paragraphs (1),(2)and(3);6.5,paragraphs(1)and(5);6.6and6.7commitsan offence and shall be punished upon conviction toimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].”Section6.11.Organisingordirectingothers“Anypersonwho intentionallyorganisesordirectsothers tocommitanoffencedescribed inSections6.1;6.2,paragraphs(1), (3) and (4); 6.3; 6.4, paragraphs (1), (2) and (3); 6.5,paragraphs(1),(2),(4)and(5);6.6;6.7;6.8;and6.9commitsan offence and shall be punished upon conviction toimprisonment for a term not exceeding [period] [and/or] afinenotexceeding[amount].”

II.UNSCR1540OP3(a)and(b)–Accountfor/Secure/PhysicallyprotectNW,CWandBW,includingRelatedMaterials7:Areanyofthefollowingmeasures,proceduresorlegislationinplacetoaccountfor,secureorotherwiseprotectNW,CW,BWandRelatedMaterials?Canviolatorsbepenalized?

UNSCR1540Matrix Georgetown/CARICOMModelAct VERTICBWCSampleAct OPCWCWCImplementationKit Indonesia-VERTICNuclearSecurityImplementationKit

II-1

Measurestoaccountforproduction

SeeI-1,GeorgetownModelAct,Section8.Section16.MaintenanceofDocumentsandRegister“(1) A person who is granted a permit or registered as abrokerunder thisAct shallmaintain comprehensive recordsin relation to the controlled items or restricted activities inaccordancewiththeregulationsmadeunderthisAct:(a)foraperiodof5years;(b)inhardcopy(paper)orelectronicformats;(c)apersonwhoisgrantedapermitorregisteredasabrokershall make these records available to the governmentauthorities when requested to assist in an investigation orprosecution of a violation, including a trans-nationalcooperativeenforcementactivity.”Annex7.RegulationsEstablishingthe InformationRequiredtobeRecordedbythePermit-HolderoraRegisteredBrokerUnderSection16oftheAct“1. The permit-holder or a registered broker shall maintainundersection16oftheActcomprehensiverecordscontainingthefollowinginformation:(a) For all the activitieswhich are covered by a permit or aregistration:(i)Theactivitywhichwasundertaken;(ii) Name and quantity of the controlled items or unlisteditemsinvolvedintheactivity;(iii)Thedateoftheactivity;(iv) The person in charge of the activity and contactinformation;(v)Theotherpartyoftheactivityandcontactinformationasapplicable;(vi) Additional descriptive information from themanufacturer,asapplicableand appropriate, such as serial numbers, dimensions,technicalspecificationsandcapabilities;(vii) Country of origin of the controlled items or unlisted

Section11.Licensingforcontrolledagentsandtoxins“…(2) A license granted under this section shall list eachcontrolled agent or toxin that an individual or entity isauthorised to develop, acquire, manufacture, possess, store,transport,transferoruse.…Notificationoffacilities(8) The entity shall notify all of its facilities that develop,acquire, manufacture, possess, store, transport, transfer oruse controlled agents or toxins, and licensed individualsworking at those facilities, to the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]. The facilities that are notified to the[RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] shall be known as “notifiedfacilities”.…Record-keepingbythe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY](10) The [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] shall maintain anaccurate and current record of all licensed individuals andentitiesandnotifiedfacilitiesunderthissection,includingthenames and locations of the licensed individuals and entitiesand notified facilities, and information on the controlledagents or toxins each individual or entity is licensed todevelop, acquire, manufacture, possess, store, transport,transferoruse….”Section17.Record-keepingandreportingandrelatedoffencesRecord-keepingandprovidinginformation“…(3)Everyindividual,entityandcarriersubjecttothis[ACT,STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW] and the regulations issuedhereundershall–

(a) Keep and maintain the data, information anddocuments specified by the regulations at theindividual,entityorcarrier’splaceofbusiness,oratsuch other place as may be designated by the[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY], inthemannerandfortheperiodthatisspecifiedbytheregulations;

(b) Prepare reports from such data, information anddocuments as may be specified by the regulations;

Section3.1.1.ControlregimeforSchedule1chemicals“…(2) The production of Schedule 1 chemicals is prohibitedunless carried out for research, medical, pharmaceutical orprotective purposes and in a facility licensed by the[competent authority] in accordance with regulationsestablishedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].Exemptions from this licensing requirementmaybe grantedin theregulationsunderthis [Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.] instrictaccordancewiththeConvention.Further activities regarding Schedule 1 chemicals that shallonlybe carriedout in licensed facilitiesmaybe identified inregulations established under this [Act, Statute, Ordinance,etc.]instrictaccordancewiththeConvention.…(4)Anypersonhavingperformedanyactivitythatiscoveredby this section, or having operated a facility in which suchactivitywascarriedout,oranticipatingcarryingoutsuchanactivity in the future shall make declarations in accordancewith the regime established in the regulations issued underthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].…”Section3.1.2 ControlregimeforSchedule2chemicals“(1) Any person having performed an activity involvingthe production, processing or consumption of Schedule 2chemicals,orhavingoperatedafacilityinwhichsuchactivitywascarriedout,oranticipatingcarryingoutsuchanactivityin the future shallmakedeclarations in accordancewith theregime established in the regulations issuedunder this [Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].…”Section3.1.3 ControlregimeforSchedule3chemicals“(1) AnypersonwhohasproducedSchedule3chemicals,or who operates a facility in which such an activity wascarriedout,orwhoanticipatescarryingoutthisactivityinthefutureshallmakedeclarationsinaccordancewiththeregimeestablished in the regulations under this [Act, Statute,Ordinance,etc.].…”

Section 3.3 National register of nuclear material andradioactivesources“(1) The [competent authority] shall establish a nationalregisterofnuclearmaterial.(2) The [competent authority] shall establish a nationalregisterofradioactivesources.(3)Thenational register in paragraph (2) shall include, at aminimum, all Category 1 and 2 radioactive sources locatedwithintheterritoryof[State].(4)Thenational registers inparagraphs (1)and (2) shallbefurtherprovidedforintheregulationsissuedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”


itemsasapplicable;(viii) A permit or a registration, including the date of issueand date of expirations under which the activity wasundertaken.(b) Additional information required for transits andtransshipments:(i)Countryoforiginofthecontrolleditemsorunlisteditems;(ii)Date of issueof the export licenseor authorization fromthatcountry;(iii)Dateof expirationof theexport licenseorauthorizationfromthatcountry;(iv) Destination country for the controlled items or unlisteditems;(v)Dateof issueof the import licenseor authorization fromdestinationcountry;(vi)Dateofexpirationof the import licenseorauthorizationfromdestinationcountry;(vii)Detailsoftheimporter/shipper:

- Name- Address- ContactInformation- Citizenship(ifindividual)- CountryofResidence(ifindividual)- Country of Registration (if commercial or

government)- Name of responsible person or representative (if

commercialorgovernment);(viii) Details of the final recipient (if different from theimporter):

- Name- Address- ContactInformation- Citizenship(ifindividual)- CountryofResidence(ifindividual)- Country of Registration (if commercial or

government)- Name of responsible person or representative (if

commercialorgovernment);(ix) Full details of the route to be taken to the finaldestination,includinganyothertransitcountriesandportsofentryandexit.(c) Additional information required for exports and re-exports:(i) Date of issue of the import license or authorization fromthedestinationcountry;(ii) Date of expiration of the export license or authorizationfromthedestinationcountry;(iii) Name of the license-issuing agency in the destinationcountry;(iv) Details of licensing conditions attached to thelicense/permit;(v)Fulldetailsoftheroutetobetakentothefinaldestination,includinganytransitcountriesandportsofentryandexit;(vi)Detailsoftheimporterindestinationcountry:

- Name- Address- ContactInformation- Citizenship(ifindividual)- CountryofResidence(ifindividual)

and(c) Provide such reports to the [RESPONSIBLE

AUTHORITY]oranyotherauthorityspecifiedbytheregulations,atsuchtimesandinaformspecifiedbytheregulations….”

…(7)Everypersoncommitsanoffencewhofailstoprovideanydata, information or document to the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY], orwhomakes a false ormisleading statementin any data, information, document or report preparedpursuanttothissection.(8)Everyperson commits anoffencewhoomits anymatter,knowing that the omission makes any data, information,documentorreportpreparedpursuanttothissectionfalseormisleading.…”

Section 3.1.4 Control regime for unscheduled discrete organicchemicals“Any person operating a facility producing unscheduleddiscrete organic chemicals shall make declarations inaccordance with the regime established in the regulationsissuedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].“Section3.1.5Record-keeping:“Anypersoncarryingoutanactivityreferredtoinprovisions3.1.1to3.1.4above,oroperatingafacilitywheresuchactivityis carried out, shall keep records in accordance withregulations established under this [Act, Statute, Ordinance,etc.].”


- Country of Registration (if commercial orgovernment)

- Name of responsible person or representative (ifcommercialorgovernment);

(vii) Details about the final recipient (if different from theimporter):-Name-Address-ContactInformation-Citizenship(ifindividual)-CountryofResidence(ifindividual)-CountryofRegistration(ifcommercialorgovernment)- Name of responsible person or representative (ifcommercialorgovernment);(viii) Copy of End-Use Certificate(s) signed by the foreignrecipientand/ortheforeignend-userand/orthedestinationgovernment.”

II-2Measurestoaccountforuse

SeeII-1,GeorgetownModelAct,Sections8and16aswellasAnnex7.

Section11.Licensingforcontrolledagentsandtoxins“… (2) A license granted under this section shall list eachcontrolled agent or toxin that an individual or entity isauthorised to develop, acquire, manufacture, possess, store,transport,transferoruse.…Notificationoffacilities(8) The entity shall notify all of its facilities that develop,acquire, manufacture, possess, store, transport, transfer oruse controlled agents or toxins, and licensed individualsworking at those facilities, to the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]. The facilities that are notified to the[RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] shall be known as “notifiedfacilities”….Record-keepingbythe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY](10) The [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] shall maintain anaccurate and current record of all licensed individuals andentitiesandnotifiedfacilitiesunderthissection,includingthenames and locations of the licensed individuals and entitiesand notified facilities, and information on the controlledagents or toxins each individual or entity is licensed todevelop, acquire, manufacture, possess, store, transport,transferoruse….”SeealsoII-1,BWCSampleAct,Section17.

3.1.1ControlregimeforSchedule1chemicals“(1) The acquisition, retention, in-country-transfer, import,export and the use of Schedule 1 chemicals are prohibitedunless the chemicals are exclusively applied to research,medical,pharmaceuticalorprotectivepurposesandthetypesandquantitiesofchemicalsarestrictlylimitedtothosewhichcanbejustifiedforsuchpurposes.Theseactivitiesaresubjectto prior declaration in accordance with regulationsestablishedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].…(4)Anypersonhavingperformedanyactivitythatiscoveredby this section, or having operated a facility in which suchactivitywascarriedout,oranticipatingcarryingoutsuchanactivity in the future shall make declarations in accordancewith the regime established in the regulations issued underthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].…”

SeeII-1,NuclearSecurityImplementationKit,Section3.3.

II-3Measurestoaccountforstorage


See II-2, BWC Sample Act, Section11,and II-1, BWC SampleAct,Section17.

SeeII-2,CWCImplementationKit,Section3.1.1.


II-4

Measurestoaccountfortransport


Section14.TransportationofcontrolledagentsandtoxinsTransfersbyapprovedcarriersonly“(1) Internal and international transfersof controlledagentsandtoxinsundersections12and13shallonlybeundertakenby carriers approved by the [MINISTRY OFTRANSPORTATION OR RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] undersubsection(2).Approvedcarriers(2)The [MINISTRYOFTRANSPORTATIONORRESPONSIBLE

SeeII-2,CWCImplementationKit,Section3.1.1.

Section5.1Internationalnucleartransport“(1) Nuclear material in international nuclear transport,whether in the territory of [State], or on board a ship oraircraftunderthejurisdictionof[State]insofarassuchshiporaircraftisengagedinthetransporttoorfrom[State],shall-

(a) only be transported by a person licensed totransport nuclear material under Section 3.2,paragraph (2) of this [Act, Statute,Ordinance, etc.];…”


8TheanalysisoftheGeorgetownModelStrategicTradeControlActisbasedontheworkproducedbytheGeorgetownUniversityLawCenterinitspresentationofthemodel.Seepp.46-63ModelActtoImplementtheUnitedNationsSecurityCouncilResolution1540withRegardtothePreventionoftheProliferationofWeaponsofMassDestruction,GeorgetownUniversityLawCenter,2015.Availableat:https://www.tradelab.org/images/tradelab/pdf/clinics/2016/Draft_CARICOM_Model_Act_to_Implement_the_United_Nations_Security_Council_Resolution_1540_with_Regard_to_the_Prevention_of_the_Proliferation_of_Weapons_of_Mass_Destruction_GULC2015.pdf(lastaccessed30June2017).Textdisplayedinblueinthiscolumnrepresentsprovisionsnotincludedinthatoriginalanalysis.

AUTHORITY] shallmaintain a roster of carriers approved totransport controlled agents and toxins internally andinternationally. The roster shall only include those carriersthat have demonstrated to the [MINISTRY OFTRANSPORTATIONORRESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY] that theycomply with best practices for packaging and labelling;shipmenttracking;andsafetyandsecuritymeasuresfortheirpersonnel,vehiclesandfacilities.…”See also II-2, BWC Sample Act , Section 11, and II-1, BWCSampleAct,Section17.

II-5 Othermeasuresforaccounting

Section17.Registers8“(1)TherelevantAuthorityshallkeepandmaintainaregisterofpermitholdersandregisteredbrokers.(2)TheregistersshallbeavailabletothepublicforinspectionsubjecttosuchconditionsastherelevantAuthorityconsidersappropriate.(3) A copy or extract of any entry in the registers dulycertified by the relevant Authority shall be given to anyperson requiring the copy or extract upon payment of theprescribedfee.(4)Theregistersshallbeconclusiveevidenceifanyquestionarises as towhether anypersonholds a validpermit or is aregisteredbrokerunderthisAct.”

Section12.Internaltransfercontrolsforcontrolledagentsandtoxins“(1) Controlled agents and toxins shall only be transferredwithin the territory of [COUNTRYNAME] among individualsand entities (and their facilities) licensed pursuant to this[ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW] and any regulationsissuedhereunder.(2) All proposed transfers of controlled agents or toxinswithin the territory of [COUNTRY NAME] are subject toadvance notification to the [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] inaccordance with the regulations issued under this [ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW].…”Section17.Record-keepingandreportingandrelatedoffencesPurpose(1)Thepurposeofthissectionistoensurethat–

(a) controlled agents and toxins are only developed,acquired, manufactured, possessed, stored,transported, transferred, or used for lawfulpurposes;and

(b) facilities in which controlled agents and toxins aredeveloped, acquired, manufactured, possessed,stored, transported, transferred, or used arephysicallysecure.

(2)Anypowerunder this sectionmaybeexercisedonly forthepurposesinsubsection(1).…Noticefordisclosureofinformation(4)The[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]maysendanoticetoanyindividual, entity or carrier whom the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY] believes on reasonable grounds has data,informationordocumentsrelevanttotheenforcementofthis[ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW], requesting theindividual,entityorcarriertoprovidethedata,informationordocumentstothe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY].(5) An individual, entity or carrier who receives a noticereferredtoinsubsection(4)shallprovidetherequesteddata,information and documents that are under the individual,entity or carrier’s care or control to the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]intheformandwithinthetimespecifiedinthenotice.Transmission of information by the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY](6) The [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] shall be authorised totransmit relevant data and information obtained under this[ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW] to other States and

Section3.1.6Loss,theftordiscoveryofscheduledchemicals:“(1) Any person carrying out an activity referred to inprovisions3.1.1 to3.1.3 above, or operating a facilitywheresuchactivityiscarriedout,shallreportwithoutdelayanylossortheftofscheduledchemicalstotheNationalAuthority.(2) Any person discovering scheduled chemicals on theterritory of [State Party] shall inform without delay the[competent authority which shall inform the NationalAuthority].”Section3.3.1Legalbasisforestablishingalicensingregime“(1) The [competent authority] shall make regulationsestablishing a licensing regime for all licenses to be grantedunderthischapter.(2)Theregulationsonlicensesshall,interalia,

(a) provide for different types of licenses withdifferentrequirements;

(b)prescribeproceduresforapplyingforlicenses;(c) establish procedures for processing theapplicationsforlicenses;(d) establishprocedures for the grantingor refusaloflicenses;(e) prescribe terms and conditions for the grant oflicenses;(f)provideforaregimeaccordingtowhichgrantedlicenses may be suspended, revoked, extended,renewed,transferred,orreplaced;(g) establish fees payable by applicants for orholdersoflicences;and(h) prescribe a record-keeping regime for licenceapplicantsorholders.

(3)Incasethelicensedactivityisnotoronlypartiallycarriedout, the [competent authority] shall be informed withoutdelay.”Section3.3.2Legalbasisforestablishingadeclarationregime:“(1) The [competent authority] shall make regulationsestablishing a declaration regime for all declarations to bemadeunderthischapter.(2)TheRegulationsondeclarationsshall,interalia,

(a) specify which past, present or anticipatedactivitiesandwhichrelevantfactsshallbedeclared;(b) prescribe procedures for making suchdeclarations;


internationalorganizations.”

(c)specifywhichdocumentsshallbeprovidedalongwiththedeclaration.

(3)The regulationsmay identify cases inwhichdeclarationsarenotrequired.(4) The regulations shall prescribe a record-keeping regimefor persons required to make declarations under this [Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”Section 3.3.3 Common rules for the licensing and thedeclarationregime:“The regulations establishing a licensing and a declarationregimeshallensurethatthe[competentauthority]isenabledto

(a) prevent prohibited activities and comply withtherequirementsoftheConvention;(b)gatherall informationasrequiredunderArticleVIoftheConvention;and(c)makeall declarations to theOrganisationunderArticleVIoftheConventioninacomprehensiveandtimelymanner.”

II-6 Measurestosecureproduction

Section13.GrantorRefusalofPermit“(1) The relevant Authority may, after considering theapplication for a permit under subsection 12(1) and anyadditional documents or information provided undersubsection12(2)andbeingsatisfiedthatalltherequirementshave been fulfilled, grant the permit or refuse to grant thepermit in accordance with the regulations made under thisAct.(2)The relevantAuthoritymay imposesuchconditionsas itconsiders appropriate in granting the permit, including, butnotlimitedtothefollowing:

(a)thequantitiesofcontrolleditemsprovidedforbythepermit;(b)theend-userequirementsandtheverificationofsuchend-userequirementsofcontrolleditems;(c)thesecurityandphysicalprotectionmeasuresofcontrolleditems;(d) the individuals in a permitted entity who mayaccess to the controlled items in case the permit isgrantedtoanentity;(e)thestatesorterritoriestowhichcontrolleditemsmay be exported or from which controlled itemsmaybeimported;(f) the re-export from a state to which controlleditems originating in (the Country), are destined forexport;(g)theports,airportsorborderpostswhichmaybeused for the import, export, re- export or transit ofcontrolledgoods.…”

Annex5.RegulationsEstablishingtheGuidelinesofGrantingaPermitoraSpecialPermitUnderSection13(1)oftheAct“…2.Withrespecttonuclearweaponsandrelatedmaterials,theauthorizedofficialsshallmaketheissuanceofapermitora special permit under section 13(1) conditional on theapplicantmeetingthefollowingrequirementsasapplicable:

(a) accepting prime responsibility for theimplementation of physical protection of nuclearmaterialornuclearfacilities;(b)givinganassurancethatitwillgiveduepriorityto the security culture, to its development, and

Section11.LicensingforcontrolledagentsandtoxinsEntitylicenses,biosecurityandbiosafety“…(9) (a) Every entity seeking a license under this sectionshall, as a condition of approval, confirm that its notifiedfacilities comply with the biosecurity regulations issuedpursuant to this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW], toprevent access to controlled agents or toxins by unlicensedindividuals. The regulations shall specify physical protectionmeasures,includingphysicalandpersonnelsecurityplans,forfacilities where controlled agents or toxins are developed,acquired, manufactured, possessed, stored, transported,transferred or used. The regulations shall require personnelsecurity background checks to ensure the reliability ofindividuals working in facilities where controlled agents ortoxins are developed, acquired, manufactured, possessed,stored, transported, transferred or used. Requirements forphysical andpersonnel security shallbe commensuratewiththeriskthecontrolledagentsandtoxinsposetopublichealthandsafety.(b)Everyentityseekingalicenseunderthissectionshallalso,as a condition of approval, confirm that its notified facilitiescomplywiththebiosafetyregulationsissuedpursuanttothis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW],topreventunintentionalexposure to controlled agents and toxins, or their accidentalrelease.…”

Section3.1.1.ControlregimeforSchedule1chemicals“(1) … If the prior declaration shows that the activityreportedwould conflictwith the obligations of [State Party]under the Convention, the [competent authority] shallprohibitorlimittheactivity.…(5) Any person carrying out any activity that is covered bythis provision shall adoptmeasures to physically secure thechemicalsfromaccessofunauthorisedpersons,toensurethesafety of people and to protect the environment. Suchappropriatemeasuresmaybeidentifiedinregulationsunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”

Section 4.1. Physical protection and security of nuclear andotherradioactivematerialandnuclearfacilities“(1)The[competentauthority]shallestablish,implementandmaintain an appropriate physical protection regimeapplicabletonuclearmaterialandnuclearfacilitiesunderthejurisdictionof[State]withtheaimof:

(a) protecting against theft and other unlawfultaking of nuclear material in use, storage andtransport;(b) ensuring the implementation of rapid andcomprehensive measures to locate and whereappropriate,recovermissingorstolenmaterial,andtoact inaccordancewithSection8.3,paragraph(4)whenthematerialislocatedoutsidetheterritoryof[State];(c)protectingnuclearmaterialandnuclearfacilitiesagainstsabotage;and(d) mitigating or minimizing the radiologicalconsequencesofsabotage.

(2) The physical protection regime for nuclearmaterial andnuclear facilities in paragraph (1) shall be further providedfor in the regulations issued under this [Act, Statute,Ordinance,etc.].…”Section4.3.Securityofradioactivesources“(1)The[competentauthority]shallhavetheauthorityunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.] to issueregulations fortheprotection of individuals, society and the environment fromthe deleterious effects of ionizing radiation from radioactivesources.(2)The[competentauthority]shallhavetheauthorityunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]toissueregulations,inordertoestablishpolicies,proceduresandmeasures,forthecontrolofradioactivesources.(3) The [competent authority] shall establish requirementsfor security measures to deter, detect and delay theunauthorizedaccessto,orthetheft, lossorunauthorizeduseor removal of radioactive sources during all stages ofmanagement.(4) The [competent authority] shall have the authority torecoverandrestoreappropriatecontroloverorphansources,


maintenance necessary to ensure its effectiveimplementationintheentireorganization;(c) giving an assurance that it will take a gradedapproach to physical protection requirements,taking into account the [relevant Authority]’scurrent evaluation of the threat, the relativeattractiveness, the nature of the material andpotential consequences associated with theunauthorized removal of nuclearmaterial andwiththe sabotage against nuclear material or nuclearfacilities;(d) having in place several layers and methods ofphysical protection (structural or other technical,personnel and organizational) that have to beovercomeorcircumventedbyanadversaryinordertoachievehisobjectives;(e) having in place a quality assurance policy andquality assurance programmes to provideconfidence that specified requirements for allactivities important to physical protection aresatisfied;(f)havinginplacecontingency(emergency)planstorespond to unauthorized removal of nuclearmaterial or sabotageof nuclear facilities ornuclearmaterial,orattemptsthereof;(g) giving an assurance that itwill fully co-operatewiththe[relevantAuthority]intheimplementationof [State’s name] [Comprehensive SafeguardsAgreement with the International Atomic EnergyAgency] [AdditionalProtocolwith the InternationalAtomicEnergyAgency][VoluntaryOfferSafeguardsAgreement] [Item Specific Safeguards Agreement],as[itapplies][theyapply]toanynuclearmaterialornuclearfacilitycoveredbythepermit;(h) accepting prime responsibility for computersecurity related toactivities coveredby thepermit;and(i) giving an assurance that it has conducted adesign basis threat analysis or other appropriatethreat assessmentof computer security, taking intoconsideration any relevant threat assessmentsundertaken by the [relevant Authority] related tocyberandnuclearsecurity.

3.With respect to biologicalweapons and relatedmaterials,theauthorizedofficialsshallmaketheissuanceofapermitora special permit under section 13(1) conditional on theapplicantmeetingthefollowingrequirementsasapplicable:

(a) demonstrating that the applicant meet certainlaboratorybiosafetyandbiosecurityconditions;(b)demonstratingthattheapplicantbeingqualifiedto work with the controlled items listed in thepermit;(c) having in place procedures for reporting theft,loss or release to the relevantAuthority regardlessofwhetherintentionaloraccidental;and(d) demonstrating that the applicant will meetnationalpackaging, labelingandshippingstandardsforcontrolledbiologicalmaterials.

4. With respect to chemical weapons and their relatedmaterials,theauthorizedofficialsshallmaketheissuanceofapermitoraspecialpermitundersection13(1)conditionalonthe applicant meeting the following requirements asapplicable:

(a) giving an assurance that the Schedule 1chemicalsunderChemicalWeaponsConventionare

andtodealwithradiologicalemergencies,asprovided for inthe regulations issued under this [Act, Statute, Ordinance,etc.].”


exclusively applied to research, medical,pharmaceuticalorprotectivepurposesandthetypesand quantities of chemicals are strictly limited tothosewhichcanbejustifiedforsuchpurposes;(b) demonstrating that the production of thechemicalsarecarriedoutinafacilitywhichcomplieswith therelevantstandardsandadoptingmeasuresto ensure the safety of people and to protect theenvironment;and(c) having in place procedures for reporting theft,loss,or release to therelevantAuthority regardlessofwhetherintentionaloraccidental;…”

SeealsoI-1,GeorgetownModelAct,Sections8,13.

II-7 Measurestosecureuse

See II-6, GeorgetownModelAct,Sections8and13aswellasAnnex5.

SeeII-6,BWCSampleAct,Section11. SeeII-6,CWCImplementationKit,Section3.1.1. SeeII-6,NuclearSecurityImplementationKit,Sections4.1,4.3.Section3.2.Licensing“…(3)The[competentauthority]shallmaketheissuanceofalicense under paragraphs (1) or (2) conditional on theapplicantmeetingthefollowingrequirements:

(a) accepting prime responsibility for theimplementation of physical protection of nuclearmaterialorofnuclearfacilities;(b)givinganassurancethat itwillgiveduepriorityto the security culture, to its development andmaintenance necessary to ensure its effectiveimplementationintheentireorganization;(c) giving an assurance that it will take a gradedapproach to physical protection requirements,taking into account the competent authority’scurrent evaluation of the threat, the relativeattractiveness, the nature of the material andpotential consequences associated with theunauthorized removal of nuclearmaterial andwiththe sabotage against nuclear material or nuclearfacilities;(d) having in place several layers and methods ofphysical protection (structural or other technical,personnel and organizational) that have to beovercomeorcircumventedbyanadversaryinordertoachievehisobjectives;(e) having in place a quality assurance policy andquality assurance programmes to provideconfidence that specified requirements for allactivities important to physical protection aresatisfied;(f)havinginplacecontingency(emergency)planstorespond to unauthorized removal of nuclearmaterial or sabotage of nuclear facilities or nuclearmaterial,orattemptsthereof;(g) giving an assurance that itwill fully co-operatewith the [competent authority] in theimplementation of [State’s] [ComprehensiveSafeguardsAgreementwiththeInternationalAtomicEnergy Agency] [Additional Protocol with theInternational Atomic Energy Agency] [VoluntaryOffer Safeguards Agreement] [Item SpecificSafeguards Agreement], as [it applies] [they apply]toanynuclearmaterialornuclearfacilitycoveredbythelicense;(h) accepting prime responsibility for computersecurity related toactivities coveredby the license;


and(i)givinganassurancethatithasconductedadesignbasis threat analysis or other appropriate threatassessment of computer security, taking intoconsideration any relevant threat assessmentsundertakenby the [competent authority] related tocyberandnuclearsecurity…”

II-8 Measurestosecurestorage


SeeII-6,BWCSampleAct,Section11. SeeII-6,NuclearSecurityImplementationKit,Section4.1

II-9 Measurestosecuretransport


Section14.TransportationofcontrolledagentsandtoxinsTransportguidelines“…(3) Internal and international transportationof controlledagents and toxins shall be conducted in accordancewith thehazardous material transport guidelines and packaging andlabelling requirements issued by the [MINISTRY OFTRANSPORTATION] and any regulations issued by the[RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] under this [ACT, STATUTE,ORDINANCE, LAW]. Every carrier that imports, exports, re-exports, tranships or transits controlled agents or toxinsthrough the territoryof [COUNTRYNAME]shall alsocomplywithallapplicable internationalregulationsfortheshipmentofhazardousmaterials.…”

Section3.2.Licensing“…(3)The[competentauthority]shallmaketheissuanceofalicense under paragraphs (1) or (2) conditional on theapplicantmeetingthefollowingrequirements:

(a) accepting prime responsibility for theimplementation of physical protection of nuclearmaterialorofnuclearfacilities;(b)givinganassurancethat itwillgiveduepriorityto the security culture, to its development andmaintenance necessary to ensure its effectiveimplementationintheentireorganization;(c) giving an assurance that it will take a gradedapproach to physical protection requirements,taking into account the competent authority’scurrent evaluation of the threat, the relativeattractiveness, the nature of the material andpotential consequences associated with theunauthorized removal of nuclearmaterial andwiththe sabotage against nuclear material or nuclearfacilities;(d) having in place several layers and methods ofphysical protection (structural or other technical,personnel and organizational) that have to beovercomeorcircumventedbyanadversaryinordertoachievehisobjectives;(e) having in place a quality assurance policy andquality assurance programmes to provideconfidence that specified requirements for allactivities important to physical protection aresatisfied;(f)havinginplacecontingency(emergency)planstorespond to unauthorized removal of nuclearmaterial or sabotage of nuclear facilities or nuclearmaterial,orattemptsthereof;(g) giving an assurance that itwill fully co-operatewith the [competent authority] in theimplementation of [State’s] [ComprehensiveSafeguardsAgreementwiththeInternationalAtomicEnergy Agency] [Additional Protocol with theInternational Atomic Energy Agency] [VoluntaryOffer Safeguards Agreement] [Item SpecificSafeguards Agreement], as [it applies] [they apply]toanynuclearmaterialornuclearfacilitycoveredbythelicense;(h) accepting prime responsibility for computersecurity related toactivities coveredby the license;and(i)givinganassurancethatithasconductedadesignbasis threat analysis or other appropriate threatassessment of computer security, taking intoconsideration any relevant threat assessmentsundertakenby the [competent authority] related tocyberandnuclearsecurity…”


Section5.1.Internationalnucleartransport“(1) Nuclear material in international nuclear transport,whether in the territory of [State], or on board a ship oraircraftunderthejurisdictionof[State]insofarassuchshiporaircraftisengagedinthetransporttoorfrom[State],shall-

(a) only be transported by a person licensed totransport nuclear material under Section 3.2,paragraph (2) of this [Act, Statute,Ordinance, etc.];and(b) be protected at the levels described in theregulations that are issued under this [Act, Statute,Ordinance,etc.]-

(i) during storage incidental tointernationalnucleartransport;and(ii)duringinternationaltransport.

(2)Nuclearmaterialbeingtransportedfromapartof [State]to another part of [State] through international waters orairspace shall be protected at the levels described in theregulationsissuedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”Section5.10.Transitand transhipmentof radioactive sourcesthroughtheterritoryof[State]“(1)The[competentauthority]shallensurethatthetransportof radioactive sources through the territory of [State],whetherintransitortranshipment,isconductedinamannerconsistent with existing relevant international standardsrelating to the transport of radioactive materials, includingmaintainingcontinuityofcontrolduringthetransport.(2) The procedures for transit and transhipment, underparagraph(1),shallbefurtherprovidedforintheregulationsissuedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”

II-10 Othermeasuresforsecuring


Section12.Internaltransfercontrolsforcontrolledagentsandtoxins“…(3) Regulations issued by the [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY]shall specify additional technical and security requirementsfor transfer, including measures to track controlled agentsand toxins and to confirm receipt of the transfer by thetransferee,suchthatstrictaccountabilityforcontrolledagentsandtoxinsismaintainedatalltimes.”Section21.Directions requiring securitymeasuresand relatedoffence“…(2)Wherethe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]hasreasonablegrounds for believing that adequatemeasures to ensure thesecurity of controlled agents or toxins or controlledequipment or technology kept or used in any relevantpremisesarenotbeing takenandareunlikely tobe taken, itmaygivedirectionsinwritingtotheindividualor,inthecaseofa facility, theComplianceOfficer, requiringhimtodestroyordisposeof the items.Thedirectionsshallspecifyhowandbywhentheitemsmustbedestroyedordisposedof….”Section23.Seizure,forfeitureanddestruction“…(4) The [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY]may provide for thedestructionorotherappropriatedispositionofanybiologicalagent or toxin or equipment or technology seized andforfeitedunderthissection.”

Section5.3.Seizureofachemicalweaponsproductionfacility(1) If the [competent authority] has reasonable cause tobelievethatanyequipmentorbuildingisachemicalweaponsproduction facility,or isbeingconstructedormodified tobeused as a chemical weapons production facility, the[competentauthority]shall:

(a)seizesuchequipmentorbuilding;(b)asthecasemaybe,orderimmediatesuspensionof all activities at the facility, except safety andphysicalsecurityactivitiesatthefacility.

(2) Upon determination that the equipment or building is achemicalweaponsproductionfacility,orisbeingconstructedor modified to be used as a chemical weapons productionfacility—

(a)thefacilityshallbeclosed;(b) cessation of all activities at the facility shall beordered, except activities required for closure andsafetyandphysicalsecurityactivitiesatthefacility;(c) the facility shall be destroyed or converted inaccordancewiththeConvention,andattheexpenseof[…].

(3) The [competent authority] shall declare the facility andreport any other information as may be required to theOrganisationinaccordancewiththeConvention.

Section 4.1 Physical protection and security of nuclear andotherradioactivematerialandnuclearfacilities“…(3) Upon seizing or otherwise taking control of radioactivematerial, devices or nuclear facilities, following thecommission of an offence set forth in this [Act, Statute,Ordinance, etc.], the [competent authority] in possession ofsuchitemsshall-

(a) take steps to render harmless the radioactivematerial,deviceornuclearfacility;(b) ensure that any nuclear material is held inaccordance with the safeguards agreements [State]has entered into with the International AtomicEnergyAgency;and(c) have regard to physical protectionrecommendations and health and safety standardspublished by the International Atomic EnergyAgency,aswellasthoseprovidedforunderthis[Act,Statute, Ordinance, etc.] and any regulations issuedhereunder,andunderanyotherlawandregulationsof[State].

(4)Upon the completion of any proceedings connectedwithanoffence set forth in this [Act, Statute,Ordinance, etc.], the[competent authority] shall return any radioactive material,device or nuclear facility in its possession, under paragraph(3)- (a)totheStatetowhichitbelongs;

(b)totheStateofwhichthenaturalorlegalpersonowning such radioactivematerial, device or facility


isanationalorresident;or(c)totheStatefromwhoseterritoryitwasstolenorotherwise unlawfully obtained, and confirm themodalities of their return and storage with thecompetentauthorityoftheotherState.”

Section4.2.Notificationsrelatedto incidents involvingnuclearmaterial“(1) The [competent authority] shall be notified by [thelicensee] [the manager of a nuclear facility] [a lawenforcementofficial]within[periodoftime]of-

(a) actions involving nuclear material or nuclearfacilities,orotheractionsfallingundertheauthorityof the [competent authority], that may engender asignificant risk to individuals, society or theenvironment;or(b) loss of control over, or incidents in connectionwith,nuclearmaterial.

(2) The [competent authority] shall notify affected Statesthrough the International Atomic Energy Agency concerningany loss of control over nuclear material, or any incidents,withpotentialtransboundaryeffects.(3) Specific criteria for determiningwhennotification to the[competent authority] is required under paragraph (1) shallbe provided for in the regulations issued under this [Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”Section 4.4. Notifications related to incidents involvingradioactivesources“(1) The [competent authority] shall be notified by [thelicensee] [the manager of a facility involved with themanagement of radioactive sources] [a law enforcementofficial]within[periodoftime]of-

(a) actions involved in the management ofradioactivesources,orotheractionsthatfallwithintheauthorityofthe[competentauthority],thatmayengenderasignificantriskto individuals,societyortheenvironment;or(b) loss of control over, and of incidents inconnectionwith,radioactivesources.

(2) The [competent authority] shall notify affected Statesthrough the International Atomic Energy Agency concerninganylossofcontroloverradioactivesources,oranyincidents,withpotentialtransboundaryeffects.(3) Specific criteria for determiningwhennotification to the[competent authority] is required under paragraph (1) shallbe provided for in the regulations issued under this [Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”Section 4.5 Other measures to handle nuclear and otherradioactive material out of regulatory control and orphansources“InadditiontotheauthorityprovidedforinSections4.1,4.2,4.3 and 4.4, the [competent authority], in co-operationwithother ministries, agencies and authorities, and throughregulations issued under this [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.],shall take any other measures that are necessary to ensurethatthereisaneffectivenuclearsecurityframeworkinplacetodetect,prepareforandrespondtoanyincidents involvingnuclearorotherradioactivematerialthatisoutofregulatorycontroloranyorphansources.”Section 5.11. Prevention of unauthorised transfer, import,


export, transit,or transportofnuclearmaterialor radioactivesources“The [competent authority] is authorised under this [Act,Statute, Ordinance, etc.] to obtain an injunction from theappropriate judicial authority to prevent transfer, import,export,transitortransportofnuclearmaterialoraCategory1or 2 radioactive source, if the [competent authority] hasreasontobelieveorsuspectthatthetransfer,import,export,transitortransportis- (a)notlicensedbythe[competentauthority];or

(b) otherwise in violation of this [Act, Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”

II-11

Regulationsforphysicalprotectionoffacilities/materials/transports


Section11.LicensingforcontrolledagentsandtoxinsEntitylicenses,biosecurityandbiosafety“…(9) (a) Every entity seeking a license under this sectionshall, as a condition of approval, confirm that its notifiedfacilities comply with the biosecurity regulations issuedpursuant to this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW], toprevent access to controlled agents or toxins by unlicensedindividuals. The regulations shall specify physical protectionmeasures,includingphysicalandpersonnelsecurityplans,forfacilities where controlled agents or toxins are developed,acquired, manufactured, possessed, stored, transported,transferred or used. The regulations shall require personnelsecurity background checks to ensure the reliability ofindividuals working in facilities where controlled agents ortoxins are developed, acquired, manufactured, possessed,stored, transported, transferred or used. Requirements forphysical andpersonnel security shallbe commensuratewiththeriskthecontrolledagentsandtoxinsposetopublichealthandsafety.(b)Everyentityseekingalicenseunderthissectionshallalso,as a condition of approval, confirm that its notified facilitiescomplywiththebiosafetyregulationsissuedpursuanttothis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW],topreventunintentionalexposure to controlled agents and toxins, or their accidentalrelease.…Noticeoftheft,lossorrelease(11) Individuals and entities (and their notified facilities)licensed under this section shall immediately notify the[RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY], the [APPROPRIATE LAWENFORCEMENT AGENCY] and the [[COUNTRY NAME]Biological Emergency Response and Investigation SupportSystem (BERISS)] of the theft, loss or release of controlledagents or toxins. Licensed entitiesmay establish proceduresfor the notification of theft, loss or release by their notifiedfacilities.”

Section 4.1. Physical protection and security of nuclear andotherradioactivematerialandnuclearfacilities“…(2) The physical protection regime for nuclearmaterial andnuclear facilities in paragraph (1) shall be further providedfor in the regulations issued under this [Act, Statute,Ordinance,etc.].…”Section4.3.Securityofradioactivesources“(1)The[competentauthority]shallhavetheauthorityunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.] to issueregulations fortheprotection of individuals, society and the environment fromthe deleterious effects of ionizing radiation from radioactivesources.(2)The[competentauthority]shallhavetheauthorityunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]toissueregulations,inordertoestablishpolicies,proceduresandmeasures,forthecontrolofradioactivesources.…”Section5.1.Internationalnucleartransport“(1) Nuclear material in international nuclear transport,whether in the territory of [State], or on board a ship oraircraftunderthejurisdictionof[State]insofarassuchshiporaircraftisengagedinthetransporttoorfrom[State],shall-

(a) only be transported by a person licensed totransport nuclear material under Section 3.2,paragraph (2) of this [Act, Statute,Ordinance, etc.];and(b) be protected at the levels described in theregulations that are issued under this [Act, Statute,Ordinance,etc.]-

(i) during storage incidental tointernationalnucleartransport;…”

Section 5.10. Transit and transhipment of radioactive sourcesthroughtheterritoryof[State]“…(2) The procedures for transit and transhipment, underparagraph(1),shallbefurtherprovidedforintheregulationsissuedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”

II-12

Licensing/registrationofinstallations/facilities/persons/entities/use/handlingofmaterials

SeealsoI-1,GeorgetownModelAct,Sections8,13.Section 9. Relevant International Trade Activities Related toControlledItemsandUnlistedItems“(1) No person shall, without a prescribed permit, export,transit,transship,orre-exportcontrolleditems.…”

Section11.LicensingforcontrolledagentsandtoxinsLicensing“(1) Every individual or entity that develops, acquires,manufactures,possesses,stores, transports, transfersorusescontrolledagentsortoxinsshallbeinpossessionofalicensefromthe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]pursuanttoregulationsissued under this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW]. The

Section3.3.1Legalbasisforestablishingalicensingregime“(1) The [competent authority] shall make regulationsestablishing a licensing regime for all licenses to be grantedunderthischapter.(2)Theregulationsonlicensesshall,interalia,

(a) provide for different types of licenses withdifferentrequirements;

Section3.2.Licensing“(1) No person shall receive, possess, use, transfer, alter, ordispose of nuclear material without a license from the[competent[authority][authorities]].(2) No person shall export, import, transport, or otherwisecarry, send or move nuclear material into or out of [State],withoutalicensefromthe[competentauthority].


Section10.BrokeringofControlledItems“(1) No person shall carry out an act of brokering of anycontrolleditemsunlessheisregisteredundersection15,andwhere requiredunder the related laws, holds a valid permitfor thebrokeringof such controlled items from the relevantAuthorityunderrelatedlawswhere—

(a)hehasbeennotifiedbytherelevantAuthorityoranauthorizedofficerthatsuchcontrolleditemsmaybe intended or are likely to be used, wholly or inpart, for or in connectionwith an activitywhich isinconsistentwithanyrestrictedactivities;(b) he knows that such controlled items areintended to be used, wholly or in part, for or inconnection with an activity which is inconsistentwithanyrestrictedactivities;or(c) he has reasonable grounds to suspect that suchcontrolled items are intended or are likely to beused,whollyorinpart,fororinconnectionwithanactivity which is inconsistent with any restrictedactivities.”

Section12.ApplicationforPermitandAdditionalInformation(1)Anapplicationforapermitorspecialpermitreferredtoinsection 8 and 9 shall be made to the relevant Authority inaccordancewiththeregulationsmadeunderthisAct.(2)TherelevantAuthoritymay,atanytimeafter thereceiptof an application under subsection (1) and before theapplication is determined, by a written notice, require theapplicanttoprovideanyadditionaldocumentsorinformationto the relevant Authority within the period specified in thenotice.(3)Iftheadditionaldocumentsorinformationrequiredundersubsection (2) are not provided by the applicantwithin theperiodspecifiedinthenoticeoranyextendedperiodgrantedbytherelevantAuthority, theapplicationshallbedeemedtobe withdrawn and shall not be further proceeded with, butwithout affecting the right of the applicant to make a freshapplication.Section13.GrantorRefusalofPermit(1) The relevant Authority may, after considering theapplication for a permit under subsection 12(1) and anyadditional documents or information provided undersubsection12(2)andbeingsatisfiedthatalltherequirementshave been fulfilled, grant the permit or refuse to grant thepermit in accordance with the regulations made under thisAct.(2)The relevantAuthoritymay imposesuchconditionsas itconsiders appropriate in granting the permit, including, butnotlimitedtothefollowing:

(a)thequantitiesofcontrolleditemsprovidedforbythepermit;(b)theend-userequirementsandtheverificationofsuchend-userequirementsofcontrolleditems;(c)thesecurityandphysicalprotectionmeasuresofcontrolleditems;(d) the individuals in a permitted entity who mayaccess to the controlled items in case the permit isgrantedtoanentity;(e)thestatesorterritoriestowhichcontrolleditemsmay be exported or from which controlled itemsmaybeimported;

regulations shall require that individuals and entitiesobtainingalicenseunderthissectionhavealawfulpurposetodevelop, acquire, manufacture, possess, store, transport,transferorusesuchcontrolledagentsortoxins.…EntitylicensesandComplianceOfficer(6) An application for a license by an entity shall includeinformationonownershiporcontroloftheentity.Anyentityseekinga licenseunder thissectionshallalso,asa conditionof approval, identify, authorise and notify to the[RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] an individual in each of itsfacilities as a “Compliance Officer” for purposes of ensuringcompliancewiththis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW]andthe regulations issued hereunder. The Compliance Officermustpossessadequateauthoritytoactonbehalfofthefacilityrespectingcompliancewiththis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW]and the regulations issuedhereunder.The entity shallliaise with its facilities’ Compliance Officers and the[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]forthepurposesofenforcementof this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW] and shall havesuchotherresponsibilitiesastheregulationsmayprovide.…Notificationoffacilities(8) The entity shall notify all of its facilities that develop,acquire, manufacture, possess, store, transport, transfer oruse controlled agents or toxins, and licensed individualsworking at those facilities, to the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]. The facilities that are notified to the[RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] shall be known as “notifiedfacilities”.…Record-keepingbythe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY](10) The [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] shall maintain anaccurate and current record of all licensed individuals andentitiesandnotifiedfacilitiesunderthissection,includingthenames and locations of the licensed individuals and entitiesand notified facilities, and information on the controlledagents or toxins each individual or entity is licensed todevelop, acquire, manufacture, possess, store, transport,transferoruse….”Section12.Internaltransfercontrolsforcontrolledagentsandtoxins“(1) Controlled agents and toxins shall only be transferredwithin the territory of [COUNTRYNAME] among individualsandentities(andtheirnotifiedfacilities)licensedpursuanttothis [ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW]andany regulationsissuedhereunder.(2)Allproposedtransfersofcontrolledagentsortoxinswithinthe territory of [COUNTRY NAME] are subject to advancenotificationtothe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]inaccordancewith the regulations issued under this [ACT, STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW]…”

(b)prescribeproceduresforapplyingforlicenses;(c) establish procedures for processing theapplicationsforlicenses;(d) establishprocedures for the grantingor refusaloflicenses;(e) prescribe terms and conditions for the grant oflicenses;(f)provideforaregimeaccordingtowhichgrantedlicenses may be suspended, revoked, extended,renewed,transferred,orreplaced;(g) establish fees payable by applicants for orholdersoflicences;and(h) prescribe a record-keeping regime for licenceapplicantsorholders.

(3)Incasethelicensedactivityisnotoronlypartiallycarriedout, the [competent authority] shall be informed withoutdelay.”Section 5.1. Declaration of chemical weapons productionfacilities“Any person holding any information that is related to achemicalweaponsproduction facility in [StateParty]or thatis suspected to be related to such a facility shall informwithout delay the [competent authority which shall informtheNationalAuthority].”

(3) The [competent authority] shall make the issuance of alicense under paragraphs (1) or (2) conditional on theapplicantmeetingthefollowingrequirements:

(a) accepting prime responsibility for theimplementation of physical protection of nuclearmaterialorofnuclearfacilities;(b)givinganassurancethat itwillgiveduepriorityto the security culture, to its development andmaintenance necessary to ensure its effectiveimplementationintheentireorganization;(c) giving an assurance that it will take a gradedapproach to physical protection requirements,taking into account the competent authority’scurrent evaluation of the threat, the relativeattractiveness, the nature of the material andpotential consequences associated with theunauthorized removal of nuclearmaterial andwiththe sabotage against nuclear material or nuclearfacilities;(d) having in place several layers and methods ofphysical protection (structural or other technical,personnel and organizational) that have to beovercomeorcircumventedbyanadversaryinordertoachievehisobjectives;(e) having in place a quality assurance policy andquality assurance programmes to provideconfidence that specified requirements for allactivities important to physical protection aresatisfied;(f)havinginplacecontingency(emergency)planstorespond to unauthorized removal of nuclearmaterial or sabotage of nuclear facilities or nuclearmaterial,orattemptsthereof;(g) giving an assurance that itwill fully co-operatewith the [competent authority] in theimplementation of [State’s] [ComprehensiveSafeguardsAgreementwiththeInternationalAtomicEnergy Agency] [Additional Protocol with theInternational Atomic Energy Agency] [VoluntaryOffer Safeguards Agreement] [Item SpecificSafeguards Agreement], as [it applies] [they apply]toanynuclearmaterialornuclearfacilitycoveredbythelicense;(h) accepting prime responsibility for computersecurity related toactivities coveredby the license;and(i)givinganassurancethatithasconductedadesignbasis threat analysis or other appropriate threatassessment of computer security, taking intoconsideration any relevant threat assessmentsundertakenby the [competent authority] related tocyberandnuclearsecurity.

(4) No person shall undertake management of radioactivesourceswithoutalicensefromthe[competentauthority].(5)Exemptions fromthe licensingrequirement inparagraph(4)shallbeprovidedfor in theregulations issuedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].(6) The [competent authority] shall make the issuance of alicense under paragraph (4) conditional on the applicantmeetingtherequirementsinsubparagraphs(3)(h)and(i).(7) The regime for license application and evaluation, theissuanceof licenses, and the conditions forholding a licenceshallbeprovidedforintheregulationsissuedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”


(f) the re-export from a state to which controlleditems originating in (the Country), are destined forexport;(g)theports,airportsorborderpostswhichmaybeused for the import, export, re- export or transit ofcontrolledgoods.

(3) Every permit granted under subsection (1) shall set outthedurationofthepermit.(4)TheconditionsimposedunderthepermitmayatanytimebevariedoramendedbytherelevantAuthorityprovidedthattheholderofthepermit isgivenareasonableopportunityofbeingheard.(5)Thedecisionof therelevantAuthorityunder this sectionshall be communicated to the applicant bywritten notice assoonaspracticable.(6) The written notice by the relevant Authority undersubsection(5)shallspecify—

(a) inthecasewherethepermit isgranted,thefactof such grant and the conditions, if any, imposedundersubsection(2);and(b)inthecaseofarefusaltograntapermit,thefactofsuchrefusalandthereasonfortherefusal.

(7) Any person aggrieved due to a denial of a permit underthis Sectionmay appeal to theRelevantAuthority,whomayconfirm,amendorsetasidethedecisionofthedenial.(8) The relevant Authority may renew any permit uponapplication.Section14.SuspensionandRevocationofPermit(1) The relevant Authority may, at any time, suspend orrevokeapermitifithasreasontobelievethat—

(a)theholderofthepermithasfailedtocomplywithanyprovisionsofthisAct;(b) the holder of the permit has failed to complywithanyconditionsattachedtothepermit;(c) the holder of the permit had improperly orillegallyobtainedthepermit;or(d) it is necessary for national interest, nationalsecurity or non-proliferation purposes, and shallnotifytheholderofthepermitwithinthirtydaysbya notice in writing that the permit has beensuspendedorrevoked.

(2) A suspension or revocation under subsection (1) shallremain in force until the holder of the permit has takenmeasures to the satisfaction of the relevant Authority toremovethereasonsforsuchsuspensionorrevocation.(3)Anypersonaggrievedduetoasuspensionorrevocationofa permit under this Section may appeal to the relevantAuthority,whomayconfirm,amendorsetasidethedecisionofthesuspensionorrevocation.Section15.RegistrationofBrokers“(1)Anapplication for registration tocarryoutbrokeringofcontrolleditemsreferredtoinsection10shallbemadetotherelevant Authority in accordancewith the regulationsmadeunderthisAct.(2)TherelevantAuthoritymay,atanytimeafter thereceiptofanapplicationunderthissectionandbeforetheapplicationis determined, by a written notice, require the applicant toprovide any additional documents or information to therelevantAuthoritywithintheperiodspecifiedinthenotice.(3)Iftheadditionaldocumentsorinformationrequiredunder


subsection (2) are not provided by the applicantwithin theperiodspecifiedinthenoticeoranyextendedperiodgrantedbytherelevantAuthority, theapplicationshallbedeemedtobe withdrawn and shall not be further proceeded with, butwithout affecting the right of the applicant to make a freshapplication.(4) The relevant Authority may, after considering theapplication for registrationandanyadditionaldocumentsorinformationprovidedundersubsection(2)andbeingsatisfiedthat all the requirements have been fulfilled, register theapplicantorrefuseregistration.(5)Registrationunderthissectionshallbevalidforaperiodof[]yearandshallberenewableuponapplication.(6)TherelevantAuthoritymayimposesuchconditionsas itconsidersappropriateingrantingtheregistration.(7)Theconditionsimposedupontheregistrationmayatanytime be varied or amended by the relevant Authorityprovided that the registered broker is given a reasonableopportunityofbeingheard.(8)Thedecisionof therelevantAuthorityunder this sectionshall be communicated to the applicant bywritten notice assoonaspracticable.(9) The written notice by the relevant Authority undersubsection(9)shallspecify—

(a)inthecasewheretheregistrationisgranted,thefact of such registration and the conditions, if any,imposedundersubsection(6);and(b)inthecaseofarefusalofregistration,thefactofsuchrefusalandthereasonfortherefusal.

(10) Any person aggrieved due to a denial of a registrationunderthisSectionmayappealtotherelevantAuthority,whomayconfirm,amendorsetasidethedecisionofthedenial.(11) The relevant Authority may, at any time, suspend orrevokearegistrationifithasreasontobelievethat—

(a) the registered broker has failed to complywithanyprovisionsofthisAct;(b) the registeredbrokerhas failed to complywithanyconditionsattachedtotheregistration;(c)theregisteredbrokerhadimproperlyorillegallyobtainedtheregistration;or(d) it is necessary for national interest, nationalsecurity or non-proliferation purposes, and shallnotify the registeredbrokerwithin thirtydaysbyanotice in writing that the registration has beensuspendedorrevoked.

(12)A suspensionor revocationunder subsection (10) shallremain in force until the registered broker has takenmeasures to the satisfaction of the relevant Authority toremovethereasonsforsuchsuspensionorrevocation.(13) Any person aggrieved due to the suspension orrevocationof the registrationunder this Sectionmay appealto the relevant Authority, who may confirm, amend or setasidethedecisionofthesuspensionorrevocation.”

II-13 Reliabilitycheckofpersonnel

Annex5.RegulationsEstablishingtheGuidelinesofGrantingaPermitoraSpecialPermitUnderSection13(1)oftheAct“1.Authorizedofficersshallrefusetograntpermitsorspecialpermits for any relevant domestic activity or any relevantinternationaltradeactivityundersection13(1)—…(2)Toanindividualwho—

(a)isundertheageof[]years;

Section11.LicensingforcontrolledagentsandtoxinsEntitylicenses,biosecurityandbiosafety“(9)(a)Everyentityseekingalicenseunderthissectionshall,as a condition of approval, confirm that its notified facilitiescomply with the biosecurity regulations issued pursuant tothis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW],topreventaccesstocontrolled agents or toxins by unlicensed individuals. Theregulations shall specify physical protection measures,includingphysical andpersonnel securityplans, for facilities


(b)isanundischargedbankrupt;(c) has, during the period of [] years immediatelypreceding the application, been convicted of anoffense as determined by a relevant Authority of[State’sname];or

(3)Toanentity—(a) which does not have a procedure or fails toassuretoundertakepersonnelbackgroundchecksoftheiremployees;(b)which has been the subject of a resolution thathas been passed for voluntary winding up or forwhomanorder forwindinguphasbeenmadebyacourtofcompetentjurisdiction;…”

where controlled agents or toxins are developed, acquired,manufactured, possessed, stored, transported, transferredorused. The regulations shall require personnel securitybackground checks to ensure the reliability of individualsworking in facilities where controlled agents or toxins aredeveloped, acquired, manufactured, possessed, stored,transported, transferred or used. Requirements for physicaland personnel security shall be commensuratewith the riskthe controlled agents and toxins pose to public health andsafety.“

II-14

Measurestoaccountfor/secure/physicallyprotectmeansofdelivery



(b) “Biologicalortoxinweapon”means–i. microbial or other biological agents, or

toxinswhatever their origin ormethod ofproduction, of types and inquantities thathave no justification for prophylactic,protectiveorotherpeacefulpurposes;


SeealsoprovisionsunderII-1toII-13.

Section1.1.Definitionof“chemicalweapon”:““Chemical weapon” means the following, together orseparately—(a) Toxic chemicals and their precursors, except whereintended for purposes not prohibited under the Convention,as long as the types and quantities are consistentwith suchpurposes; (b)Munitions and devices, specifically designed to causedeath or other harm through the toxic properties of thosetoxicchemicalsspecifiedinsubparagraph(a),whichwouldbereleasedasaresultoftheemploymentofsuchmunitionsanddevices; (c) Any equipment specifically designed for use directly inconnection with the employment of munitions and devicesspecifiedinsubparagraph(b).”SeealsoprovisionsunderII-1toII-13.

III.UNSCR1540OP3(a)and(b)–Accountfor/Secure/PhysicallyprotectNWincludingRelatedMaterials(NWspecific):Areanyofthefollowingmeasures,proceduresorlegislationinplacetoaccountfor,secureorotherwiseprotectNWandRelatedMaterials?Canviolatorsbepenalized?


III-1Nationalregulatoryauthority

Section23.RelevantAuthority“(1)RelevantAuthorityis—

(a)[MinistryofIndustry]asusedinSection[].....;(b) [Customs and Excise Department] as used inSection[].....;(c) [Ministry of Foreign Affairs] as used in Section[]...;(d)[MinistryofFinance]asusedinSection[]...;(e) [Department of Justice] as used in Section []...;and(f)[]asusedinSection[]....

andhaveauthority tomakeregulationsasmaybenecessarytogiveeffecttothisAct.(2)PrimaryCoordinatingAuthority,whichwillberesponsiblefor an inter-agency coordination, including serving as thepoint of contact for assistance and developing appropriateways to work with and inform industry and the publicregardingtheirobligations,is[Ministryofxx].”SeealsoI-1,GeorgetownModelAct,Section20.

Section3.1.Establishmentofthecompetentauthority“(1) The [competent authority] is hereby established as anindependent public agency for the enforcement of this [Act,Statute, Ordinance, etc.] and any regulations issuedhereunder. The [competent authority] shall be composed of[composition of a board] and [composition of the senioradministration],andotherofficialsasmaybedeterminedbythe [board] [senior administration] in the regulations issuedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].(2) The [competent authority] established under paragraph(1) shall be effectively independent of other bodiesresponsiblefor- (a)promotionorutilizationofnuclearenergy;or

(b) management of radioactive sources orpromotionoftheiruse.

(3) The budget of the [competent authority], based on anannual appropriation from the [nationalassembly/parliament], shall be sufficient enough to ensurethat the [competent authority] has the financial and humanresources necessary to fulfil its assigned responsibilitiesunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].(4) The [competent authority] shall ensure effective co-operation and co-ordination of nuclear securityresponsibilities among licensees and other relevantgovernment ministries and agencies, including lawenforcementandintelligenceagencies.Suchco-operationand


co-ordinationshallextendto-(a) the prevention, detection and response tounauthorized activities involving nuclear material,nuclearfacilitiesandradioactivesources;and(b)thedevelopmentofdesignbasisandotherthreatassessments,inrelationtonuclearmaterial,nuclearfacilities and facilities involved with themanagementofradioactivesources.

(5) In respect of nuclearmaterial, the [competent authority]shall-

(a) be responsible for the implementation andenforcement of this [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.]andanyregulationsissuedhereunder;(b) be responsible for the implementation of thephysical protection regime for nuclear materialprovidedforinthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]andanyregulationsissuedhereunder;and(c)serveasthepointofcontactfortheInternationalAtomic EnergyAgency and other States, in relationtomatterswithinthescopeoftheConventiononthePhysicalProtectionofNuclearMaterial,asamended.

(6) In respect of radioactive sources, the [competentauthority]shall-

(a) be responsible for the implementation andenforcement of this [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.]andanyregulationsissuedhereunder;(b) have the powers and characteristics listed inparagraphs20 to22of theCodeof Conduct on theSafetyandSecurityofRadioactiveSources;(c) facilitate training of staff of the [competentauthority], [State] law enforcement agencies andemergencyservicesorganizations,aswellastrainingfor manufacturers, suppliers and users ofradioactivesources;and(d) serve as thepoint of contact for thepurposeoffacilitating exports and imports in accordancewiththe Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security ofRadioactiveSourcesandGuidanceontheImportandExportofRadioactiveSources.

(7)The [competentauthority] shall additionally serveas thepointofcontact-

(a)withinthescopeoftheInternationalConventionfor the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism,for-

(i) the Secretary-General of the UnitedNations;and(ii)StatesPartiestothatConvention;

(b)within thescopeof the2010Conventionon theSuppression of Unlawful Acts Relating toInternational Civil Aviation, on matters related toenforcement of this [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.],for-

(i) the Council of the International CivilAviationOrganization;and(ii)StatesPartiestothatConvention;

(c)withinthescopeof the1988Conventionfor theSuppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety ofMaritime Navigation (as amended by the 2005Protocol),onmattersrelatedtoenforcementof this[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.],for-

(i) the Secretary-General of theInternationalMaritimeOrganization(IMO);and


(ii)StatesPartiestothatConvention;and(d) within the scope of the 1988 Protocol for theSuppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety ofFixedPlatformsLocatedontheContinentalShelf(asamendedby the2005Protocol),onmatters relatedtoenforcementofthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.],for-

(i) the Secretary-General of theInternationalMaritimeOrganization(IMO);and

(ii)StatesPartiestothatConvention.(8) The [competent authority] may designate or establishfurtherauthoritiestowhichitmayassignspecificdutieswithregardtotheimplementationofthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]andanyregulationsissuedhereunder.”

III-2 IAEASafeguardsAgreements

UNSCR 1540 doesn’t require Members to ratify or abide byspecificIAEAagreementslistedintheleftcolumn.However, under the Act, a State can incorporate safety andphysicalprotectionstandards/measuresinthoseagreementsbyspecifyingthemasarequirementforgrantingapermitorimposingaspecificmeasureasaconditionforapermitunderAnnex5andSection13(2).

Seefootnote111underNuclearSecurityImplementationKit:“Asanadditionalnuclear securitymeasure, a Statemayalsowish to consider authorising the competent authority toobtain an injunction to prevent movements of nuclearmaterial,specifiedequipment,non-nuclearmaterialorrelatedtechnology that may be in violation of the State’scommitmentsunderaComprehensiveSafeguardsAgreementwith the IAEA (INFCIRC/153), Additional Protocol with theIAEA (INFCIRC/540), Nuclear Suppliers Group Guidelines(INFCIRC/254/Rev.11/Part 1 and INFCIRC/254/Rev.8/Part2)orZanggerUnderstandings(INFCIRC/209/Rev.2).”4.1 Physical protection and security of nuclear and otherradioactivematerialandnuclearfacilities“ (3)Uponseizingorotherwise takingcontrolof radioactivematerial, devices or nuclear facilities, following thecommission of an offence set forth in this [Act, Statute,Ordinance, etc.], the [competent authority] in possession ofsuchitemsshall-

(a) take steps to render harmless the radioactivematerial,deviceornuclearfacility;(b) ensure that any nuclear material is held inaccordance with the safeguards agreements [State]has entered into with the International AtomicEnergyAgency…”

III-3

IAEACodeofConductonSafetyandSecurityofRadioactiveSources

3.3 National register of nuclear material and radioactivesources…(2) The [competent authority] shall establish a nationalregisterofradioactivesources.(3)Thenational register in paragraph (2) shall include, at aminimum, all Category 1 and 2 radioactive sources locatedwithintheterritoryof[State].(4)Thenational registers inparagraphs (1)and (2) shallbefurtherprovidedforintheregulationsissuedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].3.4Inspections,verificationandmonitoring,andenforcement“… (2)The[competentauthority]shallimplementasystemofverification of the safety and security of radioactive sourcesthrough safety and security assessments; monitoring andverification of compliance with any license issued underSection3.2,paragraph(4); inspections;and themaintenanceof appropriate records by license holders. The verificationsystemshallbeprovided for in the regulations issuedunder


this[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]…”4.3Securityofradioactivesources“(1)The[competentauthority]shallhavetheauthorityunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.] to issueregulations fortheprotection of individuals, society and the environment fromthe deleterious effects of ionizing radiation from radioactivesources.(2)The[competentauthority]shallhavetheauthorityunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]toissueregulations,inordertoestablishpolicies,proceduresandmeasures,forthecontrolofradioactivesources.(3) The [competent authority] shall establish requirementsfor security measures to deter, detect and delay theunauthorizedaccessto,orthetheft, lossorunauthorizeduseor removal of radioactive sources during all stages ofmanagement.”(4) The [competent authority] shall have the authority torecoverandrestoreappropriatecontroloverorphansources,andtodealwithradiologicalemergencies,asprovided for inthe regulations issued under this [Act, Statute, Ordinance,etc.].”4.4 Notifications related to incidents involving radioactivesources“(1) The [competent authority] shall be notified by [thelicensee] [the manager of a facility involved with themanagement of radioactive sources] [a law enforcementofficial]within[periodoftime]of-

(a) actions involved in the management ofradioactivesources,orotheractionsthatfallwithintheauthorityofthe[competentauthority],thatmayengenderasignificantriskto individuals,societyortheenvironment;or(b) loss of control over, and of incidents inconnectionwith,radioactivesources.

(2) The [competent authority] shall notify affected Statesthrough the International Atomic Energy Agency concerninganylossofcontroloverradioactivesources,oranyincidents,withpotentialtransboundaryeffects.(3) Specific criteria for determiningwhennotification to the[competent authority] is required under paragraph (1) shallbe provided for in the regulations issued under this [Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”4.5 Other measures to handle nuclear and other radioactivematerialoutofregulatorycontrolandorphansourcesInaddition to theauthorityprovided for inSections4.1,4.2,4.3 and 4.4, the [competent authority], in cooperation withother ministries, agencies and authorities, and throughregulations issued under this [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.],shall take any other measures that are necessary to ensurethatthereisaneffectivenuclearsecurityframeworkinplacetodetect,prepareforandrespondtoanyincidents involvingnuclearorotherradioactivematerialthatisoutofregulatorycontroloranyorphansources.”Section 5.5. General conditions for imports and exports ofCategory1and2radioactivesources“The [competent authority] shall ensure that authorisedimports and exports of radioactive sources, into and from[State]-


(a)areundertaken inamannerconsistentwith theprovisionsoftheCodeofConductontheSafetyandSecurity of Radioactive Sources, this [Act, Statute,Ordinance, etc.] and any regulations issuedhereunder;and(b) are conducted in a manner consistent withexisting relevant international standards and thelaws of [State] relating to the transport ofradioactivematerials.”

5.6ImportofCategory1and2radioactivesources“(1) Category 1 and 2 radioactive sources shall only beimportedbyapersonlicensedbythe[competentauthority]toimportsuchradioactivesourcesunderSection3.2,paragraph(4)ofthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].(2)Itshallbeaconditionforauthorisationbythe[competentauthority] of an import of any Category 1 or 2 radioactivesource(s)into[State],underparagraph(1),thattheexportingStatehasauthorizedtheexportofsuchradioactivesource(s).”5.7ExportofCategory1and2radioactivesources“(1) Category 1 and 2 radioactive sources shall only beexportedbyapersonlicensedbythe[competentauthority]toexportsuchradioactivesourcesunderSection3.2,paragraph(4)ofthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].(2)Itshallbeaconditionforauthorisationbythe[competentauthority] of an export of any Category 1 or 2 radioactivesource(s)from[State],underparagraph(1),that-

(a)theimportingStatehasauthorizedtheimportofsuchradioactivesource(s);(b)inthecaseofCategory1radioactivesources,theimportingStatehasconsentedtotheimportofsuchradioactivesource(s);and(c)theimportingStatehastheappropriatetechnicaland administrative capability, resources andregulatory structure needed to ensure that thesourcewillbemanagedinamannerconsistentwiththeprovisionsof theCodeofConducton theSafetyandSecurityofRadioactiveSources.

(3) The importing State shall be notified of an export of aCategory 1 or 2 radioactive source, at least seven calendardays in advance of shipment, by the person licensed by the[competent authority] to export such radioactive source(s)under Section 3.2, paragraph (4) of this [Act, Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”5.8ImportandexportofCategory1and2radioactivesourcesinexceptionalcircumstances(1) The [competent authority] may authorise an import orexportofaCategory1or2radioactivesource inexceptionalcircumstances,intheeventtheproceduresinSections5.6and5.7cannotbefollowed.(2) In the caseof an export of aCategory1or2 radioactivesource from [State], under paragraph (1), the [competentauthority] shall obtain the importing State’s consent to theexport.(3)The[competentauthority]andthecompetentauthorityofthe other State shall agree to alternative arrangements toensure the safe and secure management of the radioactivesourceimportedorexportedunderparagraph(1).(4) “Exceptional circumstances” for the purposes of thisSectionare-

(a)casesofconsiderablehealthormedicalneed,as


acknowledged by the importing State and by theexportingState;(b) cases where there is an imminent radiologicalhazardorsecuritythreatpresentedbyoneormoreradioactivesources;or(c)casesinwhichtheexportingfacilityorexportingState maintains control of radioactive source(s)throughout the period the source(s) are outside ofthe exporting State, and the exporting facility orexporting State removes the source(s) at theconclusionofthisperiod.”

5.9Re-entryinto[State]ofdisusedradioactivesources“(1) The [competent authority] shall allow for re-entry intothe territory of [State] of disused radioactive sources if the[competentauthority]hadpreviouslyacceptedtheirreturntoamanufacturerauthorizedtomanagethedisusedsources.(2) The procedures for the re-entry of disused radioactivesources,underparagraph(1),shallbefurtherprovidedforinthe regulations issued under this [Act, Statute, Ordinance,etc.].”5.10 Transit and transhipment of radioactive sources throughtheterritoryof[State]“(1)The[competentauthority]shallensurethatthetransportof radioactive sources through the territory of [State],whetherintransitortranshipment,isconductedinamannerconsistent with existing relevant international standardsrelating to the transport of radioactive materials, includingmaintainingcontinuityofcontrolduringthetransport.(2) The procedures for transit and transhipment, underparagraph(1),shallbefurtherprovidedforintheregulationsissuedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”

III-4

SupplementaryGuidanceontheImportandExportofRadioactiveSourcesoftheCodeofConductontheSafetyandSecurityofRadioactiveSources

See Nuclear Security Implementation Kit, III-3, Sections 5.5,5.6,5.7,5.8,5.9and5.10.

III-5

IAEADatabaseonIllicitTraffickingofNuclearMaterialsandotherRadioactiveSources

III-6 OtherAgreementsrelatedtoIAEA

See III-2, Nuclear Security ImplementationKit,Footnote111underNuclearSecurityImplementationKit.

III-7

Additionalnationallegislation/regulationsrelatedtonuclearmaterialsincludingCPPNM

SeeI-3,NuclearSecurityImplementationKit,Section6.1.SeeI-9,NuclearSecurityImplementationKit,Section6.10.SeeI-10,NuclearSecurityImplementationKit,Section6.12.See I-14, Nuclear Security Implementation Kit, Sections 6.2,6.8,6.9and6.11.SeeII-2,NuclearSecurityImplementationKit,Section3.2.SeeII-1,NuclearSecurityImplementationKit,Section3.3.SeeII-4,NuclearSecurityImplementationKit,Section5.1.


See II-6 and II-10, Nuclear Security Implementation Kit,Section4.1.

III-8 Other See III-2, Nuclear Security ImplementationKit,Footnote111

underNuclearSecurityImplementationKit.

IV.UNSCR1540OP3(a)and(b)–Accountfor/Secure/PhysicallyprotectCWincludingRelatedMaterials(CWspecific):Areanyofthefollowingmeasures,proceduresorlegislationinplacetoaccountfor,secureorotherwiseprotectCWandRelatedMaterials?Canviolatorsbepenalized?


IV-1 NationalCWCauthority

(ItisnotspecificallyrequiredundertheUNSCR1540andtheActdoesn’taddressthis.)

Section2.NationalAuthority“(1)The[competentauthority]shallbymeansofregulationsdesignate or establish a National Authority to serve as thenationalfocalpointforeffectiveliaisonwiththeOrganisationand other States Parties and for coordination of all nationalmeasures to be taken to fully and effectively implement theConvention.(2)Intheseregulationsthe[competentauthority]shalldirectorassigntotheNationalAuthoritysuchpowersandbudgetasmay be necessary to coordinate the implementation andenforcementoftheConvention,thislawanditsimplementingregulations.(3) The [competent authority] may designate or establishfurtherauthoritiestowhichitmayassignspecificdutieswithregardtotheimplementationoftheConvention,thislawanditsimplementingregulations.”

IV-2

ReportingScheduleI,IIandIIIchemicalstoOPCW

(Although it is not specifically required under the UNSCR1540) a State authority can report Schedule 1,2 and 3chemicalstotheOPCWbyutilisingtheinformationsubmittedbythepermitapplicantunderSection12).

SeeI-14,CWCImplementationKit,Section6.12.See II-1, CWC Implementation Kit, Section 3.1.1(4), 3.1.2(1),3.1.3(1),3.1.4and3.1.5.SeeII-2,CWCImplementationKit,Section3.1.1.SeeII-5,CWCImplementationKit,Section3.3.2,3.3.3.

IV-3

Accountfor,secureorphysicallyprotect“oldchemicalweapons”

(Although it is not specifically required under the UNSCR1540) if there are abandoned “old chemical weapons” inCARICOM State and somebody acquires, transports or usesthem, it’s inconsistentwith Sec 8 and the relevant authorityshoulddisciplinetheviolator.

Section5.2Forfeitureofchemicalweapons:“(1) If any chemical weapon, or old or abandoned chemicalweaponis foundinanyplaceunderthe jurisdictionof [StateParty],theweapon—

(a)isforfeitedtotheState;and(b) may be seized without warrant by any[competentofficer]oftheState;and(c)shallbestoredpendingdisposal,anddisposedofin a manner determined by [the competentauthority]inaccordancewiththeConvention.

(2)Anychemicalweapondiscoveredontheterritoryof[StateParty] shall be reported to the Organisation by [competentauthority]inaccordancewiththeConvention.(3) Any chemical that is being used in the development orproductionofachemicalweaponmaybeseizedbytheState.”

IV-4

Otherlegislation/regulationscontrollingchemicalmaterials

Section3.3.1.Legalbasisforestablishingalicensingregime:“(1) The [competent authority] shall make regulationsestablishing a licensing regime for all licenses to be grantedunderthischapter.(2)Theregulationsonlicensesshall,interalia,

(a) provide for different types of licenses withdifferentrequirements;(b)prescribeproceduresforapplyingforlicenses;(c) establish procedures for processing the


applicationsforlicenses;(d) establishprocedures for the grantingor refusaloflicenses;(e) prescribe terms and conditions for the grant oflicenses;(f)provideforaregimeaccordingtowhichgrantedlicenses may be suspended, revoked, extended,renewed,transferred,orreplaced;(g) establish fees payable by applicants for orholdersoflicences;and(h) prescribe a record-keeping regime for licenceapplicantsorholders.

(3)Incasethelicensedactivityisnotoronlypartiallycarriedout, the [competent authority] shall be informed withoutdelay.”

IV-5 Other

V.UNSCR1540OP3(a)and(b)–Accountfor/Secure/PhysicallyprotectBWincludingRelatedMaterials(BWspecific):Areanyofthefollowingmeasures,proceduresorlegislationinplacetoaccountfor,secureorotherwiseprotectBWandRelatedMaterials?Canviolatorsbepenalized?


V-1Regulationsforgeneticengineeringwork

(Itdependsonwhat listeachCARICOMStatewillcreate.Forexample, EU list, Australia Group list, South Africa list allinclude Genetic Elements and Genetically modifiedOrganisms)

V-2

Otherlegislation/regulationsrelatedtosafetyandsecurityofbiologicalmaterials

Section11.Licensingforcontrolledagentsandtoxins“(9)(a)Everyentityseekingalicenseunderthissectionshall,as a condition of approval, confirm that its notified facilitiescomply with the biosecurity regulations issued pursuant tothis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW],topreventaccesstocontrolled agents or toxins by unlicensed individuals. Theregulations shall specify physical protection measures,includingphysical andpersonnel securityplans, for facilitieswhere controlled agents or toxins are developed, acquired,manufactured, possessed, stored, transported, transferredorused. The regulations shall require personnel securitybackground checks to ensure the reliability of individualsworking in facilities where controlled agents or toxins aredeveloped, acquired, manufactured, possessed, stored,transported, transferred or used. Requirements for physicaland personnel security shall be commensuratewith the riskthe controlled agents and toxins pose to public health andsafety.(b)Everyentityseekingalicenseunderthissectionshallalso,as a condition of approval, confirm that its notified facilitiescomplywiththebiosafetyregulationsissuedpursuanttothis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW],topreventunintentionalexposure to controlled agents and toxins, or their accidentalrelease.”…Noticeoftheft,lossorrelease(11) Individuals and entities (and their notified facilities)licensed under this section shall immediately notify the[RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY], the [APPROPRIATE LAWENFORCEMENT AGENCY] and the [[COUNTRY NAME]Biological Emergency Response and Investigation SupportSystem (BERISS)] of the theft, loss or release of controlledagents or toxins. Licensed entitiesmay establish proceduresfor the notification of theft, loss or release by their notifiedfacilities.


Risk assessment for activities involving non-controlled agentsandtoxins(12)Subsection(1)notwithstanding,anyindividual,entityorfacility that develops, acquires, manufactures, possesses,stores, transports, transfersorusesnon-controlledagentsortoxins shall complete a risk assessment, in the mannerprescribed in the regulations issued under this [ACT,STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW], for each activity that itundertakeswhichitreasonablybelievesmayposeathreattopublic health and safety and national security. This riskassessment shall be submitted to the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY] within the time frame specified in theregulations.”SeeII-9,BWCSampleAct,Section14.SeeII-10,BWCSampleAct,Sections12and21.

V-3 Other

Section15.Establishment,mandateandenforcementpowersofthe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]

Establishment(1)Thissectionestablishesa[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]forthe enforcement of this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW]andanyregulationsissuedhereunder.Composition(2)The[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]shallconsistof–

(a) arepresentativefromthe[PrimeMinister’s,HeadofGovernment’s] office, who shall also serve as theChairpersonofthe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY];

(b) a representative from the Ministry of ForeignAffairs;

(c) arepresentativefromtheMinistryofJustice;(d) a representative from the Office of the Attorney-

General;(e) arepresentativefromtheMinistryofIndustry;(f) arepresentativefromtheMinistryofEnvironment;(g) arepresentativefromtheMinistryofHealth;(h) arepresentativefromtheMinistryofAgriculture;(i) arepresentativefromtheMinistryoftheInterior;(j) a representative from the Ministry of

Transportation;(k) a representative from the [NATIONAL FORENSIC

SCIENCELABORATORY];(l) representatives from the [NATIONAL BORDER

CONTROL AUTHORITIES (CUSTOMS, PORTAUTHORITIES)];

(m) a representative from the [COUNTRY NAME]ChamberofCommerce;and

(n) a representative from a biological industryassociationin[COUNTRYNAME].

Functionsanddutiesofthe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY](3) The [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] shall perform thefollowingfunctionsinatransparentandreviewablemanner–

(a) To be the [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] for[COUNTRYNAME];

(b) To supervise and monitor the enforcement of this[ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW] and anyregulationsissuedhereunder;

(c) To issue licenses and permits under this [ACT,STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW] and any regulationsissuedhereunder;


(d) To provide international organisations and otherStates with relevant data and information infulfilment of [COUNTRY NAME]’s internationalobligations;

(e) To facilitate inspectionsunder this [ACT, STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW];

(f) To prepare guidelines for the conduct of biologicalresearchforlawfulpurposes;

(g) Toestablish, liaisewithandreview theactivitiesofthe Biological Emergency Response andInvestigationSupportSystem(BERISS);

(h) To liaise with the equivalent of the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]inotherStates;

(i) To perform any other tasks assigned to it byappropriateauthorities;

(j) Toreportannuallytothe[PARLIAMENT,NATIONALASSEMBLY] on the activities of the ResponsibleAuthority and the Biological Emergency ResponseandInvestigationSupportSystem(BERISS);and

(k) To advise the [PRIME MINISTER, HEAD OFGOVERNMENT] on matters relevant to this [ACT,STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW], and to provide anyinformation which the Prime Minister or otherappropriateauthoritiesmayrequire.

(4)The[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]mayappointataskforceto advise it on any matter relating to this [ACT, STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW].

VI.UNSCR1540OP3(c)and(d)andrelatedmattersfromOP6andOP10–ControlsofNW,CWandBW,includingRelatedMaterials:Whichofthefollowinglegislation,procedures,measures,agenciesexisttocontrolbordercrossings,export/importandothertransfersofNW,CW,BWandRelatedMaterials?Canviolatorsbepenalized?


VI-1 Bordercontrol

Section 9. Relevant International Trade Activities Related toControlledItemsandUnlistedItems“(1) No person shall, without a prescribed permit, export,transit,transship,orre-exportcontrolleditems.(2) No person shall, without a prescribed special permit,export, transit, transship, or re-export controlled items orunlisteditemstoarestrictedend-userspecifiedinsubsection7(1).(3) No person shall export, transit, transship, or re-exportcontrolled items or unlisted items to a prohibited end-usersspecifiedinsubsection7(2).…”

Section11.LicensingforcontrolledagentsandtoxinsLicensing“(1) Every individual or entity that develops, acquires,manufactures,possesses,stores, transports, transfersorusescontrolledagentsortoxinsshallbeinpossessionofalicensefromthe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]pursuanttoregulationsissued under this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW]. Theregulations shall require that individuals and entitiesobtainingalicenseunderthissectionhavealawfulpurposetodevelop, acquire, manufacture, possess, store, transport,transferorusesuchcontrolledagentsortoxins.…”Section13.Internationaltransfercontrols:Import, export, re-export, and transshipment of controlledagentsandtoxinsandcontrolledequipmentandtechnology“(1) Every individual or entity that imports, exports, re-exports, or tranships any controlled agent or toxin orcontrolled equipment or technology through the territory of[COUNTRYNAME]shallbeinpossessionofapermitfromthe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITYORNATIONALIMPORT/EXPORTCONTROLAUTHORITY].(2) The [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY OR NATIONALIMPORT/EXPORT CONTROL AUTHORITY] shall issueregulations establishing the requirements andprocedures toobtain a transfers permit for controlled agents or toxins orcontrolledequipmentortechnology.…”

Section3.1.1.ControlregimeforSchedule1chemicals“(1) The acquisition, retention, in-country-transfer, import,export and the use of Schedule 1 chemicals are prohibitedunless the chemicals are exclusively applied to research,medical,pharmaceuticalorprotectivepurposesandthetypesandquantitiesofchemicalsarestrictlylimitedtothosewhichcanbejustifiedforsuchpurposes.Theseactivitiesaresubjectto prior declaration in accordance with regulationsestablishedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].Ifthepriordeclarationshowsthattheactivityreportedwouldconflict with the obligations of [State Party] under theConvention, the [competent authority] shallprohibitor limittheactivity.…(3)TheexportandimportofSchedule1chemicalstoorfromaStatenotPartytotheConvention,includingtransitthroughsuchState,areprohibited.…”Section3.1.2.ControlregimeforSchedule2chemicals“…(2)Theexportandthe importofSchedule2chemicalstoor fromtheterritoryofaStateParty to theConventionshallbedeclaredinaccordancewiththeregimeestablishedintheregulationsissuedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].(3)Theexportand the importofSchedule2chemicals toorfrom the territory of a State not party to the Convention,includingtransitthroughsuchState,areprohibitedunlessanexemptionthatisprovidedforinregulationsisapplicable;incase such an exemption is applicable, the export and theimportshallbesubjecttodeclarationinaccordancewiththeregimeestablishedintheregulationsunderthis[Act,Statute,

Section5.2.Exportofnuclearmaterial“(1) Nuclear material shall only be exported by a personlicensed to export nuclear material under Section 3.2,paragraph(2)ofthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].(2)The [competentauthority] shallnot license theexportofnuclear material, or may prevent such export, unless it hasreceivedassurancesthatthematerialwillbeprotectedduringthe internationalnuclear transportat the levelsdescribed inthe regulations issued under this [Act, Statute, Ordinance,etc.]-

(a)duringstorageincidentaltointernationalnucleartransport;and(b)duringinternationaltransport.”

Section5.3.Importofnuclearmaterial“(1) Nuclear material shall only be imported by a personlicensed to import nuclear material under Section 3.2,paragraph(2)ofthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].(2)The[competentauthority]shallnot licensethe importofnuclearmaterial fromaStatenotPartytotheConventiononthe Physical Protection of Nuclear Material, as amended, ormay prevent such import, unless it has received assurancesthat the material will be protected during the internationalnuclear transport at the levels described in the regulationsissuedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]-



Ordinance,etc.].”Section3.1.3.ControlregimeforSchedule3chemicals“… (2) The export and the import of Schedule 3 chemicalsshallbedeclaredinaccordancewiththeregimeestablishedinregulationsissuedunderthis[ActStatute,Ordinance,etc.].(3)Withoutprejudiceoftherequirementsetoutinparagraph(2) above, and except when exempted by regulations, theexportofSchedule3chemicals totheterritoryofaStatenotParty is prohibited unless licensed by the [competentauthority] in accordance with regulations established underthis [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.]. The license may only begranted after it has been ensured that the transferredchemicals shall only be used for purposes not prohibitedunder the Convention. No license shall be granted withoutfirst having received an end-use certificate from thecompetentauthoritiesoftherecipientState.”

Section5.6.ImportofCategory1and2radioactivesources“(1) Category 1 and 2 radioactive sources shall only beimportedbyapersonlicensedbythe[competentauthority]toimportsuchradioactivesourcesunderSection3.2,paragraph(4)ofthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].(2)Itshallbeaconditionforauthorisationbythe[competentauthority] of an import of any Category 1 or 2 radioactivesource(s)into[State],underparagraph(1),thattheexportingStatehasauthorizedtheexportofsuchradioactivesource(s).”Section5.7.ExportofCategory1and2radioactivesources“(1) Category 1 and 2 radioactive sources shall only beexportedbyapersonlicensedbythe[competentauthority]toexportsuchradioactivesourcesunderSection3.2,paragraph(4)ofthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].(2)Itshallbeaconditionforauthorisationbythe[competentauthority] of an export of any Category 1 or 2 radioactivesource(s)from[State],underparagraph(1),that-


(3) The importing State shall be notified of an export of aCategory 1 or 2 radioactive source, at least seven calendardays in advance of shipment, by the person licensed by the[competent authority] to export such radioactive source(s)under Section 3.2, paragraph (4) of this [Act, Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”

Section5.8.ImportandexportofCategory1and2radioactivesourcesinexceptionalcircumstances“(1) The [competent authority] may authorise an import orexportofaCategory1or2radioactivesource inexceptionalcircumstances,intheeventtheproceduresinSections5.6and5.7cannotbefollowed.(2) In the caseof an export of aCategory1or2 radioactivesource from [State], under paragraph (1), the [competentauthority] shall obtain the importing State’s consent to theexport.(3)The[competentauthority]andthecompetentauthorityofthe other State shall agree to alternative arrangements toensure the safe and secure management of the radioactivesourceimportedorexportedunderparagraph(1).(4) “Exceptional circumstances” for the purposes of thisSectionare-

(a)casesofconsiderablehealthormedicalneed,asacknowledged by the importing State and by theexportingState;(b) cases where there is an imminent radiologicalhazardorsecuritythreatpresentedbyoneormoreradioactivesources;or(c)casesinwhichtheexportingfacilityorexportingState maintains control of radioactive source(s)throughout the period the source(s) are outside ofthe exporting State, and the exporting facility orexporting State removes the source(s) at the


conclusionofthisperiod.”

VI-2Technicalsupportofbordercontrolmeasures

VI-3

Controlofbrokering,tradingin,negotiating,otherwiseassistinginsaleofgoodsandtechnology

SeeII-12,GeorgetownModelAct,Section10.

Section3.2.Otherrelevantactivitiesandfacts“(1) The [competent authority] may in regulations identifyfurther declarable past or anticipated activities and factsrelevanttotheConvention.(2)Intheeventthatthe[competentauthority]hasreasontobelieve thatanynaturalor legalpersonhas information thatis relevant for a declaration required to be made by [StateParty] to the Organisation, or that is relevant for theimplementation of the or for the enforcement of this [Act,Statute,Ordinance, etc.], itmaybynotice require thepersontoprovidesuchinformation.”Seealsofootnote13undertheCWCNationalImplementationKit:“In addition to provisions 3.1.1 to 3.1.4 it is suggestedconsideringthefollowingprovision:TradeintoxicchemicalsandtheirprecursorsTraders of chemicals shall inform the National Authoritywhen they have doubts of whether a purchaser of toxicchemicalsor theirprecursors intends touse thesechemicalsfor purposes not prohibited under the Convention. Anindication of such intent is that it is improbable that thepurchaserwillusethefullquantityofthepurchasedtypesoftoxic chemicals and their precursors for purposes notprohibitedundertheConvention.”

VI-4Enforcementagencies/authorities

SeeIII-1,GeorgetownModelAct,Sections20and23.

Section12.Internaltransfercontrolsforcontrolledagentsandtoxins:“… (2) All proposed transfers of controlled agents or toxinswithin the territory of [COUNTRY NAME] are subject toadvance notification to the [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] inaccordance with the regulations issued under this [ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW].…”Section13.Internationaltransfercontrols:Import, export, re-export, and transshipment of controlledagentsandtoxinsandcontrolledequipmentandtechnology(1) Every individual or entity that imports, exports, re-exports, or tranships any controlled agent or toxin orcontrolled equipment or technology through the territory of[COUNTRYNAME]shallbeinpossessionofapermitfromthe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITYORNATIONALIMPORT/EXPORTCONTROLAUTHORITY].SeealsoV-3,BWCSampleAct,Section15.

Section2.NationalAuthority“(1)The[competentauthority]shallbymeansofregulationsdesignate or establish a National Authority to serve as thenationalfocalpointforeffectiveliaisonwiththeOrganisationand other States Parties and for coordination of all nationalmeasures to be taken to fully and effectively implement theConvention.(2)Intheseregulationsthe[competentauthority]shalldirectorassigntotheNationalAuthoritysuchpowersandbudgetasmay be necessary to coordinate the implementation andenforcementoftheConvention,thislawanditsimplementingregulations.(3) The [competent authority] may designate or establishfurtherauthoritiestowhichitmayassignspecificdutieswithregardtotheimplementationoftheConvention,thislawanditsimplementingregulations.”

Section 5.11. Prevention of unauthorised transfer, import,export, transit,or transportofnuclearmaterialor radioactivesources“The [competent authority] is authorised under this [Act,Statute, Ordinance, etc.] to obtain an injunction from theappropriate judicial authority to prevent transfer, import,export,transitortransportofnuclearmaterialoraCategory1or 2 radioactive source, if the [competent authority] hasreasontobelieveorsuspectthatthetransfer,import,export,transitortransportis- (a)notlicensedbythe[competentauthority];or

(b) otherwise in violation of this [Act, Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”

SeealsoIII-1,NuclearSecurityImplementationKit,Section3.1

VI-5Exportcontrollegislationinplace

SeeVI-1,GeorgetownModelAct,Section9.

Section11.Licensingforcontrolledagentsandtoxins:Licensing“(1) Every individual or entity that develops, acquires,manufactures,possesses,stores, transports,transfersorusescontrolledagentsortoxinsshallbeinpossessionofalicensefromthe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]pursuanttoregulationsissued under this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW]. Theregulations shall require that individuals and entitiesobtainingalicenseunderthissectionhavealawfulpurposetodevelop, acquire, manufacture, possess, store, transport,

Section3.1.1ControlregimeforSchedule1chemicals:“(1) The acquisition, retention, in-country-transfer, import,export and the use of Schedule 1 chemicals are prohibitedunless the chemicals are exclusively applied to research,medical,pharmaceuticalorprotectivepurposesandthetypesandquantitiesofchemicalsarestrictlylimitedtothosewhichcanbejustifiedforsuchpurposes.Theseactivitiesaresubjectto prior declaration in accordance with regulationsestablishedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].Ifthepriordeclarationshowsthattheactivityreportedwould

See VI-I, Nuclear Security Implementation Kit, Sections 5.2,5.7,5.8.


transferorusesuchcontrolledagentsortoxins.…”Section13.Internationaltransfercontrols:Import, export, re-export, and transshipment of controlledagentsandtoxinsandcontrolledequipmentandtechnology“(1) Every individual or entity that imports, exports, re-exports, or tranships any controlled agent or toxin orcontrolled equipment or technology through the territory of[COUNTRYNAME]shallbeinpossessionofapermitfromthe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITYORNATIONALIMPORT/EXPORTCONTROLAUTHORITY].(2) The [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY OR NATIONALIMPORT/EXPORT CONTROL AUTHORITY] shall issueregulations establishing the requirements andprocedures toobtain a transfers permit for controlled agents or toxins orcontrolledequipmentortechnology.…Exportprocedures(4) The [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY OR NATIONALIMPORT/EXPORT CONTROL AUTHORITY] shall adoptprocedures to ensure that controlled agents or toxins orcontrolled equipment or technology are only exported toindividuals, entities or facilities in another State that aresimilarlyregulatedinrespectofcontrolledagentsortoxinsorcontrolledequipmentortechnology.…”

conflict with the obligations of [State Party] under theConvention, the [competent authority] shallprohibitor limittheactivity.…(3)TheexportandimportofSchedule1chemicalstoorfromaStatenotPartytotheConvention,includingtransitthroughsuchState,areprohibited.…”Section3.1.2ControlregimeforSchedule2chemicals:“…(2)Theexportandthe importofSchedule2chemicalstoor fromtheterritoryofaStateParty to theConventionshallbedeclaredinaccordancewiththeregimeestablishedintheregulationsissuedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].(3)Theexportand the importofSchedule2chemicals toorfrom the territory of a State not party to the Convention,includingtransitthroughsuchState,areprohibitedunlessanexemptionthatisprovidedforinregulationsisapplicable;incase such an exemption is applicable, the export and theimportshallbesubjecttodeclarationinaccordancewiththeregimeestablishedintheregulationsunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”Section3.1.3ControlregimeforSchedule3chemicals:“… (2) The export and the import of Schedule 3 chemicalsshallbedeclaredinaccordancewiththeregimeestablishedinregulationsissuedunderthis[ActStatute,Ordinance,etc.].(3)Withoutprejudiceoftherequirementsetoutinparagraph(2) above, and except when exempted by regulations, theexportofSchedule3chemicals totheterritoryofaStatenotParty is prohibited unless licensed by the [competentauthority] in accordance with regulations established underthis [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.]. The license may only begranted after it has been ensured that the transferredchemicals shall only be used for purposes not prohibitedunder the Convention. No license shall be granted withoutfirst having received an end-use certificate from thecompetentauthoritiesoftherecipientState.”

VI-6 Licensingprovisions

Section 9. Relevant International Trade Activities Related toControlledItemsandUnlistedItems“(1) No person shall, without a prescribed permit, export,transit,transship,orre-exportcontrolleditems.(2) No person shall, without a prescribed special permit,export, transit, transship, or re-export controlled items orunlisteditemstoarestrictedend-userspecifiedinsubsection7(1).(3) No person shall export, transit, transship, or re-exportcontrolled items or unlisted items to a prohibited end-usersspecifiedinsubsection7(2).…”

Section11.LicensingforcontrolledagentsandtoxinsLicensing“(1) Every individual or entity that develops, acquires,manufactures,possesses,stores, transports, transfersorusescontrolledagentsortoxinsshallbeinpossessionofalicensefromthe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]pursuanttoregulationsissued under this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW]. Theregulations shall require that individuals and entitiesobtainingalicenseunderthissectionhavealawfulpurposetodevelop, acquire, manufacture, possess, store, transport,transferorusesuchcontrolledagentsortoxins.(2) A license granted under this section shall list eachcontrolled agent or toxin that an individual or entity isauthorised to develop, acquire, manufacture, possess, store,transport,transferoruse.(3) The regulations issued under this [ACT, STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW]shallprovideforrevocationofalicensebythe [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] in appropriate cases,including any violation of this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE,LAW].(4) A license shall not be granted by the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY] to those prohibited individuals and entitieslisted in the regulations issued under this [ACT, STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW].….

Section3.3.1.Legalbasisforestablishingalicensingregime“(1) The [competent authority] shall make regulationsestablishing a licensing regime for all licenses to be grantedunderthischapter.(2)Theregulationsonlicensesshall,interalia,

(a) provide for different types of licenses withdifferentrequirements;(b)prescribeproceduresforapplyingforlicenses;(c) establish procedures for processing theapplicationsforlicenses;(d) establishprocedures for the grantingor refusaloflicenses;(e) prescribe terms and conditions for the grant oflicenses;(f)provideforaregimeaccordingtowhichgrantedlicenses may be suspended, revoked, extended,renewed,transferred,orreplaced;(g) establish fees payable by applicants for orholdersoflicences;and(h) prescribe a record-keeping regime for licenceapplicantsorholders.

(3)Incasethelicensedactivityisnotoronlypartiallycarriedout, the [competent authority] shall be informed withoutdelay.”

Section5.2.Exportofnuclearmaterial“(1) Nuclear material shall only be exported by a personlicensed to export nuclear material under Section 3.2,paragraph(2)ofthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].(2)The [competentauthority] shallnot license theexportofnuclear material, or may prevent such export, unless it hasreceivedassurancesthatthematerialwillbeprotectedduringthe internationalnuclear transportat the levelsdescribed inthe regulations issued under this [Act, Statute, Ordinance,etc.]-


Section5.3.Importofnuclearmaterial“(1) Nuclear material shall only be imported by a personlicensed to import nuclear material under Section 3.2,paragraph(2)ofthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].(2)The[competentauthority]shallnot licensethe importofnuclearmaterial fromaStatenotPartytotheConventiononthe Physical Protection of Nuclear Material, as amended, ormay prevent such import, unless it has received assurancesthat the material will be protected during the internationalnuclear transport at the levels described in the regulationsissuedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]-

VI-7 Individuallicensing


EntitylicensesandComplianceOfficer(6) An application for a license by an entity shall includeinformationonownershiporcontroloftheentity.Anyentityseekinga licenseunder thissectionshallalso,asaconditionof approval, identify, authorise and notify to the[RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] an individual in each of itsfacilities as a “Compliance Officer” for purposes of ensuringcompliancewiththis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW]andthe regulations issued hereunder. The Compliance Officermustpossessadequateauthoritytoactonbehalfofthefacilityrespectingcompliancewiththis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW]and the regulations issuedhereunder.The entity shallliaise with its facilities’ Compliance Officers and the[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]forthepurposesofenforcementof this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW] and shall havesuchotherresponsibilitiesastheregulationsmayprovide.(7) Any entity licensed under this section shall only allowaccess to controlled agents or toxins by individualswho arealso licensed under this section to develop, acquire,manufacture, possess, store, transport, transfer or usecontrolledagentsortoxins.Notificationoffacilities(8) The entity shall notify all of its facilities that develop,acquire, manufacture, possess, store, transport, transfer oruse controlled agents or toxins, and licensed individualsworking at those facilities, to the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]. The facilities that are notified to the[RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] shall be known as “notifiedfacilities”.Entitylicenses,biosecurityandbiosafety(9)(a)Everyentityseekingalicenseunderthissectionshall,as a condition of approval, confirm that its notified facilitiescomply with the biosecurity regulations issued pursuant tothis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW],topreventaccesstocontrolled agents or toxins by unlicensed individuals. Theregulations shall specify physical protection measures,includingphysical andpersonnel securityplans, for facilitieswhere controlled agents or toxins are developed, acquired,manufactured, possessed, stored, transported, transferredorused. The regulations shall require personnel securitybackground checks to ensure the reliability of individualsworking in facilities where controlled agents or toxins aredeveloped, acquired, manufactured, possessed, stored,transported, transferred or used. Requirements for physicaland personnel security shall be commensuratewith the riskthe controlled agents and toxins pose to public health andsafety.(b)Everyentityseekingalicenseunderthissectionshallalso,as a condition of approval, confirm that its notified facilitiescomplywiththebiosafetyregulationsissuedpursuanttothis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW],topreventunintentionalexposure to controlled agents and toxins, or their accidentalrelease.“

Section 3.3.3 Common rules for the licensing and thedeclarationregime:“The regulations establishing a licensing and a declarationregimeshallensurethatthe[competentauthority]isenabledto

(a) prevent prohibited activities and comply withtherequirementsoftheConvention;(b)gatherall informationasrequiredunderArticleVIoftheConvention;and(c)makeall declarations to theOrganisationunderArticleVIoftheConventioninacomprehensiveandtimelymanner.”


Section5.6.ImportofCategory1and2radioactivesources“(1) Category 1 and 2 radioactive sources shall only beimportedbyapersonlicensedbythe[competentauthority]toimportsuchradioactivesourcesunderSection3.2,paragraph(4)ofthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].(2)Itshallbeaconditionforauthorisationbythe[competentauthority] of an import of any Category 1 or 2 radioactivesource(s)into[State],underparagraph(1),thattheexportingStatehasauthorizedtheexportofsuchradioactivesource(s).”Section5.7.ExportofCategory1and2radioactivesources“(1) Category 1 and 2 radioactive sources shall only beexportedbyapersonlicensedbythe[competentauthority]toexportsuchradioactivesourcesunderSection3.2,paragraph(4)ofthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].(2)Itshallbeaconditionforauthorisationbythe[competentauthority] of an export of any Category 1 or 2 radioactivesource(s)from[State],underparagraph(1),that-


(3) The importing State shall be notified of an export of aCategory 1 or 2 radioactive source, at least seven calendardays in advance of shipment, by the person licensed by the[competent authority] to export such radioactive source(s)under Section 3.2, paragraph (4) of this [Act, Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”

VI-8 Generallicensing

SeealsoGeorgetownModelAct,II-6,Sections8and13aswellasAnnex5.


VI-9 Exceptionsfromlicensing

Annex5.RegulationsEstablishingtheGuidelinesofGrantingaPermitoraSpecialPermitUnderSection13(1)oftheAct“… 5. Notwithstanding section 8 and 9 of the Act, permitrequirementshallnotapplytothefollowingactivities:

(a) an export of any document in which anytechnologywhich isnecessaryforthedevelopment,production or use of any controlled items isrecorded,storedorembodied,ortothetransmissionof such technology to the extent that the export ortransmissionisnecessarytofacilitate:

(i)theinstallation,operation,maintenance

Section11.Licensingforcontrolledagentsandtoxins:…Exemptionsfromlicensing“(5)Anexemptionfromalicenseunderthissectionshallonlybe granted by the [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] for publichealth or agricultural emergencies, evidentiary purposes, orforproductslicensedunderfood,drug,cosmetics, insecticideorsimilarlaws.…”

Section3.1.2ControlregimeforSchedule2chemicals:“…(3)Theexportandthe importofSchedule2chemicalstoor from the territory of a State not party to the Convention,includingtransitthroughsuchState,areprohibitedunlessanexemptionthatisprovidedforinregulationsisapplicable;incase such an exemption is applicable, the export and theimportshallbesubjecttodeclarationinaccordancewiththeregimeestablishedintheregulationsunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”Section3.1.3ControlregimeforSchedule3chemicals:

Section3.2.Licensing“…(5)Exemptions fromthe licensingrequirement inparagraph(4)shallbeprovidedfor in theregulations issuedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].…”


or repair of any items which have beenexported;(ii)anapplicationforapatent;or(iii) a research in such technology, theresults of which have no practicalapplication.”

Section 8. Relevant Domestic Activities Related to ControlledItems“…(3) Exemptions from the permit requirement undersubsection (1)may be granted in the regulations under thisActinstrictaccordancewithinternationalobligations.”Section 9. Relevant International Trade Activities Related toControlledItemsandUnlistedItems“…(6) Exemptions from the permit requirement undersubsection (1), (2) or (3)may be granted in the regulationsunder this Act in strict accordance with internationalobligations.”

“… (3) Without prejudice of the requirement set out inparagraph (2) above, and except when exempted byregulations, the export of Schedule 3 chemicals to theterritoryofaStatenotParty isprohibitedunless licensedbythe [competent authority] in accordance with regulationsestablishedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].…”

VI-10Licensingofdeemedexport/visa

Although not specifically addressed in the Act, the samepermissionschemeunderSections12-14shouldbeapplied.

VI-11 Nationallicensingauthority

Section11.ApplicationofActtoPermitsandRegistration“(1) Without prejudice to the general application of therelated laws, for the purpose of controlled items, unlisteditems and restricted activities regulated under this Act, therelevantAuthorityshalldealwiththepermitsandregistrationrequired for such controlled items, unlisted items andrestrictedactivities inaccordancewith theprovisionsof thisAct.”SeealsoIII-1,GeorgetownModelAct,Sections20and23.

SeeV-3,BWCSampleAct,Section15.

SeeIV-1,CWCImplementationKit,Section2. SeeIII-1,NuclearSecurityImplementationKit,Section3.1.

VI-12Interagencyreviewforlicenses

Section13.GrantorRefusalofPermit(7) Any person aggrieved due to a denial of a permit underthis Sectionmay appeal to theRelevantAuthority,whomayconfirm,amendorsetasidethedecisionofthedenial.Section14.SuspensionandRevocationofPermit“…(3)Anypersonaggrievedduetoasuspensionorrevocationofa permit under this Section may appeal to the relevantAuthority,whomayconfirm,amendorsetasidethedecisionofthesuspensionorrevocation.”Section15.RegistrationofBrokers“…(10)AnypersonaggrievedduetoadenialofaregistrationunderthisSectionmayappealtotherelevantAuthority,whomayconfirm,amendorsetasidethedecisionofthedenial.…”(Relevant authority can be multiple agencies depending onhow the State designates the relevant authority under thissection)

VI-13 Controllists Section6:ControlledItems“(1) The relevant Authority may, by order published in the

Section9.Controlledagentsandtoxins“Option 1: [(1) The [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] shall

Section1.7Definitionof“Schedule1,2and3chemicals”““Schedule1,2and3chemicals”meansthosechemicals listed


Gazette, prescribe any items as controlled items for thepurposesofthisAct.(2) Ifanyquestionarisesas towhetherany itemisor isnotincludedinaclassofitemsappearinginanordermadeundersubsection(1),suchquestionshallbedecidedbytherelevantAuthority.”

establish and maintain a list of biological agents and toxinsthat pose a severe threat to public health and safety andnationalsecurity,basedonthefollowingcriteria–

(a) effectofexposureonhuman,animal,orplanthealth,

oronanimalorplantproducts;(b) degree of contagiousness and method of

transmission;(c) availability and effectiveness of pharmocotherapies

andimmunisations;and(d) other criteria deemed appropriate, if any, provided

that the [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] shall publiclydiscloseandexplaintheuseofanysuchcriteria.

(2) The biological agents and toxins on the list establishedunder this section shall be referred to as “controlled agentsand/or toxins”, and the list of such agents and toxins as the“controlledagentsandtoxins list”.Thecontrolledagentsandtoxinslistshallbeincludedintheregulationsissuedpursuantto this section, and shall be periodically reviewed andmodifiedasnecessarybythe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY].]Option2:[(1)The[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]shallestablishandmaintain a list of biological agents and toxins, based onthe World Health Organization’s classification of infectivemicro-organisms by risk group. This list, and the guidelinesusedtoestablishit,shallbeincludedintheregulationsissuedpursuant to this section, and shall be periodically reviewedand modified as necessary by the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY].(2)Thebiologicalagentsandtoxins inRiskGroup[s][1,][2,][3,][and][4]onthelistestablishedunderthissectionshallbereferredtoas“controlledagentsand/ortoxins”,andthelistofsuch agents and toxins as the “controlled agents and toxinslist”.]”

respectively inSchedule1, Schedule2andSchedule3of theAnnex on Chemicals to [the Convention / this [Act, Statute,Ordinance,etc.]]regardlessofwhetherthechemicalispureorcontainedinamixture.”

VI-14 Updatingoflists

SeeVI-13,GeorgetownModelAct,Section6. SeeVI-13,BWCSampleAct,Section9. Section7.3.AmendmentoftheAnnexonChemicalstothis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]“In case the Annex on Chemicals to the Convention isamended the Annex on Chemicals to this [Act, Statute,Ordinance, etc.] shall be adjusted and for this purpose beamendablebyregulations.”

VI-15 Inclusionoftechnologies

Section5.Definitions“controlled items”means any itemsprescribed as controlleditemsundersection6;SeealsoVI-13,GeorgetownModelAct,Section6.

Section10.Controlledequipmentandtechnology“(1) The [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] shall establish andmaintain a list of dual-use biological equipment andtechnology.(2)Thedual-usebiologicalequipmentandtechnologyonthelist established under this section shall be referred to as“controlled equipment and/or technology”, and the list ofsuchequipmentandtechnologyasthe“controlledequipmentand technology list”. The controlled equipment andtechnology list shall be included under regulations issuedpursuant to this section, and shall be periodically reviewedand modified as necessary by the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY].”Section13.Internationaltransfercontrols:Import, export, re-export, and transshipment of controlledagentsandtoxinsandcontrolledequipmentandtechnology“(1) Every individual or entity that imports, exports, re-exports, or tranships any controlled agent or toxin orcontrolled equipment or technology through the territory of[COUNTRYNAME]shallbeinpossessionofapermitfromthe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITYORNATIONALIMPORT/EXPORT


CONTROLAUTHORITY].(2) The [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY OR NATIONALIMPORT/EXPORT CONTROL AUTHORITY] shall issueregulations establishing the requirements andprocedures toobtain a transfers permit for controlled agents or toxins orcontrolledequipmentortechnology.…”

VI-16 Inclusionofmeansofdelivery

Section5.Definitions“weapons ofmass destruction”means anyweapondesignedto kill, harm or infect people, animals or plants through theeffect of nuclear explosion or dispersion or the toxicproperties of a chemical weapon or the infectious or toxicproperties of a biological weapon, and includes a deliverysystemdesigned, adaptedor intended for thedeploymentofsuchweaponsandtheirmaterials.





SeeII-14,CWCImplementationKit,Section1.1.

VI-17 End-usercontrols

Section7:RestrictedandProhibitedEnd-User“(1)TherelevantAuthoritymaydesignateanend-usertobearestricted end-user for which a special permit is requiredunderthisAct.(2)TherelevantAuthoritymaydesignateanend-usertobeaprohibited end-user to which all export, transit, trans-shipmentandre-exportofcontrolled itemsorunlisted itemsunderthisActareprohibited.(3)Alistoftherestrictedend-usersandprohibitedend-usersshall be published by order in the Gazette, and the relevantAuthoritymayamendthelistfromtimetotime.”SeealsoII-12,GeorgetownModelAct,Section13.

Section13.Internationaltransfercontrols:“… (5) The procedures in subsection (4) shall include arequirementforanend-usecertificatewhichshallcontain,ataminimum–

(a) A statement that the controlled agent or toxin orcontrolled equipment or technology will only beusedforlawfulpurposes;

(b) A statement that the controlled agent or toxin orcontrolled equipment or technology will not beretransferred;

(c) Thetypeandquantityofcontrolledagentortoxin,ora description of the controlled equipment ortechnology,tobetransferred;

(d) The end-use of the controlled agent or toxin orcontrolled equipment or technology to betransferred;and

(e) Thename(s)and location(s)of theend-user(s) andanyintermediaries.…”

Section3.1.3ControlregimeforSchedule3chemicals:“… (3) Without prejudice of the requirement set out inparagraph (2) above, and except when exempted byregulations, the export of Schedule 3 chemicals to theterritoryofaStatenotParty isprohibitedunless licensedbythe [competent authority] in accordance with regulationsestablished under this [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.]. Thelicensemayonlybegrantedafterithasbeenensuredthatthetransferred chemicals shall only be used for purposes notprohibitedundertheConvention.Nolicenseshallbegrantedwithout firsthaving receivedanend-use certificate from thecompetentauthoritiesoftherecipientState.”

VI-18 Catchallclause

Section 9: Relevant International Trade Activities Related toControlledItemsandUnlistedItems“…(4) If a person is informed by the relevant Authority orotherwise knows or has reason to believe that any unlisteditemswillbeusedforanyrestrictedactivities,thenthepersonshall notify the relevantAuthorityof his intention to export,transit, transship or re-export such unlisted item at least []days before that transaction is to be carried out. Upon suchnotification, the relevant Authority shall decide whether ornot and under what condition to allow that transaction toproceed.…”

Section11.LicensingforcontrolledagentsandtoxinsRisk assessment for activities involving non-controlled agentsandtoxins“…(12)Subsection(1)notwithstanding,anyindividual,entityor facility that develops, acquires, manufactures, possesses,stores, transports, transfersorusesnon-controlledagentsortoxins shall complete a risk assessment, in the mannerprescribed in the regulations issued under this [ACT,STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW], for each activity that itundertakeswhichitreasonablybelievesmayposeathreattopublic health and safety and national security. This riskassessment shall be submitted to the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY] within the time frame specified in theregulations.”Section13.Internationaltransfercontrols“…(3) If the [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] has reason tobelieveorsuspectthatanimported,exported,re-exported,ortranshipped non-controlled agent or toxin or non-controlledequipment or technology might be used for purposesprohibited by this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW], the[RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] may obtain an injunction from

Section3.2Otherrelevantactivitiesandfacts:“(1) The [competent authority] may in regulations identifyfurther declarable past or anticipated activities and factsrelevanttotheConvention.(2)Intheeventthatthe[competentauthority]hasreasontobelieve thatanynaturalor legalpersonhas information thatis relevant for a declaration required to be made by [StateParty] to the Organisation, or that is relevant for theimplementation of the or for the enforcement of this [Act,Statute,Ordinance, etc.], itmaybynotice require thepersontoprovidesuchinformation.”

5.11 Prevention of unauthorised transfer, import, export,transit,ortransportofnuclearmaterialorradioactivesourcesThe [competent authority] is authorised under this [Act,Statute, Ordinance, etc.] to obtain an injunction from theappropriate judicial authority to prevent transfer, import,export,transitortransportofnuclearmaterialoraCategory1or 2 radioactive source, if the [competent authority] hasreasontobelieveorsuspectthatthetransfer,import,export,transitortransportis-

(a)notlicensedbythe[competentauthority];or(b) otherwise in violation of this [Act, Statute,Ordinance,etc.].


appropriatejudicialauthoritiestopreventtheimport,export,re-export,ortranshipment….”

VI-19 Intangibletransfers

Section5.Definitions“…“provision of services” related to international trade incontrolled items including (i) Brokering, (ii) Financing, (iii)Technical assistance, (iv) Transmitting technical data, (v)Transportation;…”Section 8. Relevant Domestic Activities Related to ControlledItems“(1) No person shall, without a prescribed permit,manufacture,acquire,possess,develop,transport,transfer,orusecontrolleditems.(2) No person shall attempt, accomplice, assist, or provideservices relating to activities which are inconsistent withsubsection(1).…”Section 9. Relevant International Trade Activities Related toControlledItemsandUnlistedItems“(1) No person shall, without a prescribed permit, export,transit,transship,orre-exportcontrolleditems.(2) No person shall, without a prescribed special permit,export, transit, transship, or re-export controlled items orunlisteditemstoarestrictedend-userspecifiedinsubsection7(1).(3) No person shall export, transit, transship, or re-exportcontrolled items or unlisted items to a prohibited end-usersspecifiedinsubsection7(2).…(5) No person shall attempt, accomplice, assist, or provideservices relating to activities which are inconsistent withsubsection(1),(2)or(3).…”

VI-20 Transitcontrol

Section 9: Relevant International Trade Activities Related toControlledItemsandUnlistedItems“(1) No person shall, without a prescribed permit, export,transit,transship,orre-exportcontrolleditems.(2) No person shall, without a prescribed special permit,export, transit, transship, or re-export controlled items orunlisteditemstoarestrictedend-userspecifiedinsubsection7(1).(3) No person shall export, transit, transship, or re-exportcontrolled items or unlisted items to a prohibited end-usersspecifiedinsubsection7(2).(4) If a person is informed by the relevant Authority orotherwise knows or has reason to believe that any unlisteditemswillbeusedforanyrestrictedactivities,thenthepersonshall notify the relevantAuthorityof his intention to export,transit, transship or re-export such unlisted item at least []days before that transaction is to be carried out. Upon suchnotification, the relevant Authority shall decide whether ornot and under what condition to allow that transaction toproceed.(5) No person shall attempt, accomplice, assist, or provideservices relating to activities which are inconsistent withsubsection(1),(2)or(3).(6) Exemptions from the permit requirement undersubsection (1), (2) or (3)may be granted in the regulationsunder this Act in strict accordance with international

Section13:Internationaltransfercontrols“…Transit(6) The [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY OR NATIONALIMPORT/EXPORT CONTROL AUTHORITY] shall issueregulationsestablishingtherequirementsandproceduresforthe transit of controlled agents or toxins or controlledequipmentor technology through the territoryof [COUNTRYNAME].”Section14: Transportationofcontrolledagentsandtoxins“… Transportguidelines(3) Internal and international transportation of controlledagents and toxins shall be conducted in accordancewith thehazardous material transport guidelines and packaging andlabeling requirements issued by the [MINISTRY OFTRANSPORTATION] and any regulations issued by the[RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] under this [ACT, STATUTE,ORDINANCE, LAW]. Every carrier that imports, exports, re-exports, tranships or transits controlled agents or toxinsthrough the territoryof [COUNTRYNAME]shall alsocomplywithallapplicable internationalregulationsfortheshipmentofhazardousmaterials…”

Section3.1.1ControlregimeforSchedule1chemicals

“…(3)TheexportandtheimportofSchedule1chemicalstoorfromaStatenotPartytotheConvention,includingtransitthroughsuchState,areprohibited.”Section3.1.2.ControlregimeforSchedule2chemicals“…(3)Theexportandthe importofSchedule2chemicalstoor from the territory of a State not party to the Convention,includingtransitthroughsuchState,areprohibitedunlessanexemptionthatisprovidedforinregulationsisapplicable;incase such an exemption is applicable, the export and theimportshallbesubjecttodeclarationinaccordancewiththeregimeestablishedintheregulationsunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”Section6.2:Transportationortransferofchemicalweapons“Any person [level of intent] transporting, transiting, trans-shipping or transferring directly or indirectly a chemicalweapontoanyotherperson,commitsanoffenceandshallbepunished upon conviction by [period of time] imprisonment[and/or]finedanamountrangingfrom[currency;amount]to[currency;amount].”

Section5.4.Transitofnuclearmaterial“(1)Nuclearmaterialshallnotpassintransitthrough[State],whetherbylandorinternalwaterwaysorthroughitsairportsor seaports, between States not Party to the Convention onthe Physical Protection of Nuclear Material, as amended,unless the [competent authority] has received assurancesfromthoseStates that thenuclearmaterialwillbeprotectedduringinternationalnucleartransportatthelevelsdescribedin the regulations issuedunder this [Act, Statute,Ordinance,etc.]-

(a)duringstorageincidentaltointernationalnucleartransport;and(b)duringinternationaltransport.

(2) The [competent authority] shall inform those Statesthroughwhichnuclearmaterialmaypass in transit,whetherby land or internal waterways or through their airports orseaports, if [State] is the State that has received assurancesthat the material will be protected during the internationalnuclear transport at the levels described in the regulationsissuedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”See also II-9, Nuclear Security Implementation Kit, Section5.10.See also II-10, Nuclear Security Implementation Kit, Section5.11.


obligations.”

VI-21 Trans-shipmentcontrol


5.Misuseofbiologicalagentsandtoxins“… (3)Everypersoncommitsanoffencewho–

… (c) imports,exports, re-exports,or transhipsanycontrolledagentortoxinorcontrolledequipmentortechnology through the territory of [COUNTRYNAME]–

i.withoutatransferpermitgrantedbythe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]undersection 13 of this [ACT, STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW],orii. without an end-user certificate undersection13ofthis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW];…”

13.Internationaltransfercontrols“Import, export, re-export, and transshipment of controlledagentsandtoxinsandcontrolledequipmentandtechnology(1) Every individual or entity that imports, exports, re-exports, or tranships any controlled agent or toxin orcontrolled equipment or technology through the territory of[COUNTRYNAME]shallbeinpossessionofapermitfromthe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITYORNATIONALIMPORT/EXPORTCONTROLAUTHORITY].(2) The [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY OR NATIONALIMPORT/EXPORT CONTROL AUTHORITY] shall issueregulations establishing the requirements andprocedures toobtain a transfers permit for controlled agents or toxins orcontrolledequipmentortechnology.(3) If the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY] has reason to believeor suspect that an imported, exported, re-exported, ortranshipped non-controlled agent or toxin or non-controlledequipment or technology might be used for purposesprohibitedbythis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW], the [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] may obtain aninjunctionfromappropriatejudicialauthoritiestopreventtheimport,export,re-export,ortranshipment.”SeealsoVI-20,BWCSampleAct,Section14.


VI-22 Re-exportcontrol


SeeVI-21,BWCSampleAct,Sections5,13and14.

6.8Re-exportationofSchedule1chemicals“Anyperson[levelofintent]exportingaSchedule1chemicalpreviously imported into [State Party] to a third state,commitsanoffenceandshallbepunisheduponconvictionby[period of time] imprisonment [and/or] fined an amountrangingfrom[currency;amount]to[currency;amount].”

VI-23 Controlofprovidingfunds

SeealsoVI-19,GeorgetownModelAct,Sections5and9.

Although not directly mentioned please see Section 23 andpossiblerecourseoverfundsengagedinprohibitedactivities.

VI-24Controlofprovidingtransportservices

SeealsoVI-19,GeorgetownModelAct,Sections5and9.

Section11.Licensingforcontrolledagentsandtoxins:Licensing“(1) Every individual or entity that develops, acquires,manufactures,possesses,stores, transports, transfersorusescontrolledagentsortoxinsshallbeinpossessionofalicensefromthe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]pursuanttoregulationsissued under this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW]. Theregulations shall require that individuals and entitiesobtainingalicenseunderthissectionhavealawfulpurposeto

SeeII-9,NuclearSecurityImplementationKit,Section5.1.See also II-10, Nuclear Security Implementation Kit, Section5.11.


develop, acquire, manufacture, possess, store, transport,transferorusesuchcontrolledagentsortoxins.…”

VI-25 Controlofimportation

Section13.Internationaltransfercontrols:Import, export, re-export, and transshipment of controlledagentsandtoxinsandcontrolledequipmentandtechnology“(1) Every individual or entity that imports, exports, re-exports, or tranships any controlled agent or toxin orcontrolled equipment or technology through the territory of[COUNTRYNAME]shallbeinpossessionofapermitfromthe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITYORNATIONALIMPORT/EXPORTCONTROLAUTHORITY].(2) The [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY OR NATIONALIMPORT/EXPORT CONTROL AUTHORITY] shall issueregulations establishing the requirements andprocedures toobtain a transfers permit for controlled agents or toxins orcontrolledequipmentortechnology.(3) If the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY] has reason to believeor suspect that an imported, exported, re-exported, ortranshipped non-controlled agent or toxin or non-controlledequipment or technology might be used for purposesprohibited by this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW], the[RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] may obtain an injunction fromappropriatejudicialauthoritiestopreventtheimport,export,re-export,ortranshipment…”SeeVI-21,BWCSampleAct,Section5.

3.1.1ControlregimeforSchedule1chemicals“(1) The acquisition, retention, in-country-transfer, import,export and the use of Schedule 1 chemicals are prohibitedunless the chemicals are exclusively applied to research,medical,pharmaceuticalorprotectivepurposesandthetypesandquantitiesofchemicalsarestrictlylimitedtothosewhichcanbejustifiedforsuchpurposes.Theseactivitiesaresubjectto prior declaration in accordance with regulationsestablishedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]…(3)Theexportand the importofSchedule1chemicals toorfrom a State not Party to the Convention, including transitthroughsuchState,areprohibited…”3.1.2ControlregimeforSchedule2chemicals“… (2)TheexportandtheimportofSchedule2chemicalstoor fromtheterritoryofaStateParty to theConventionshallbedeclaredinaccordancewiththeregimeestablishedintheregulationsissuedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].(3)Theexportand the importofSchedule2chemicals toorfrom the territory of a State not party to the Convention,includingtransitthroughsuchState,areprohibitedunlessanexemptionthatisprovidedforinregulationsisapplicable;incase such an exemption is applicable, the export and theimportshallbesubjecttodeclarationinaccordancewiththeregimeestablishedintheregulationsunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”3.1.3ControlregimeforSchedule3chemicals“… (2) The export and the import of Schedule 3 chemicalsshallbedeclaredinaccordancewiththeregimeestablishedinregulationsissuedunderthis[ActStatute,Ordinance,etc.]…”6.9ExportorimportofSchedule1and2chemicals“Any person [level of intent] illegally exporting to, orimporting from, a State not party to the Convention, aSchedule 1 or 2 chemical commits an offence and shall bepunished upon conviction by [period of time] imprisonment[and/or]finedanamountrangingfrom[currency;amount]to[currency;amount].”

See VI-1, Nuclear Security Implementation Kit, Sections 5.3,5.6and5.8.


VI-26 Extraterritorialapplicability

Section3.ExtentandApplication“ThisActshallextend–…

(b) to acts or omissions prohibited under this Act,which are committed by [State’s name] nationaloutsidetheterritoryof[State’sname];… (e) to acts or omissions prohibited by this Act,whicharecommittedwiththeintenttoharm[State’sname]oritsnationalsortocompel[State’sname]todoorabstainfromdoinganyact;or(f) to acts or omissions prohibited by this Act, inwhich the victim of the offence is a national of[State’sname].”

Section27.Application“(1)This[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW]shallextend–

…(b) to acts or omissions prohibited under this [ACT,

STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW],whicharecommittedby a[n] [COUNTRY NAME] national outside theterritoryof[COUNTRYNAME];

…(d) to acts or omissions prohibited by this [ACT,

STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW],whicharecommittedby a stateless person or resident whose habitualresidenceistheterritoryof[COUNTRYNAME];

(e) to acts or omissions prohibited by this [ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW],whicharecommittedwith the intent to harm [COUNTRY NAME] or itsnationals or to compel [COUNTRY NAME] to do orabstainfromdoinganyact;or

(f) to acts or omissions prohibited by this [ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW],inwhichthevictimoftheoffenceisanationalof[COUNTRYNAME].”

Section6.15Extraterritorialapplication:“Anynaturalpersonwho,inaplaceoutsidethejurisdictionof[State Party], commits an act or omission that would, ifcommitted in a place under the jurisdiction of [State Party],constituteanoffenceunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]is deemed to have committed it in a place under thejurisdictionof[StateParty]if–

(a)thepersonisa[StateParty’s]national;or(b)theplacewasunderthecontrolof[StateParty].”

7.1 Jurisdictionoveroffences committed in the territoryof theStateoronboardashiporaircraftregisteredintheState“[State]shallhavejurisdictionoveroffencescommittedunderthis [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.] when the offence iscommitted in the territory of [State] or on board a ship oraircraftregisteredin[State].”Section7.2.Jurisdictionoveroffencescommittedbynationals“[State] shall have jurisdiction over offences establishedunder this [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.] when the allegedoffender is a national of [State] regardless of where theconductoccurred.”Section 7.3. Jurisdiction over offences committed againstnationals“[State]shallhavejurisdictionoveroffencescommittedunderthis [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.] when the offence iscommittedagainstanationalof[State].”Section 7.4. Jurisdiction over offences committed against a[State]orgovernmentfacilityof[State]abroad“[State]shallhavejurisdictionoveroffencescommittedunderthis [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.] when the offence iscommitted against a [State] or government facility of [State]abroad,includinganembassyorotherdiplomaticorconsularpremisesof[State].”

VI-27 Other

5.9.Re-entryinto[State]ofdisusedradioactivesources“(1) The [competent authority] shall allow for re-entry intothe territory of [State] of disused radioactive sources if the[competentauthority]hadpreviouslyacceptedtheirreturntoamanufacturerauthorisedtomanagethedisusedsources.(2) The procedures for the re-entry of disused radioactivesources,underparagraph(1),shallbefurtherprovidedforinthe regulations issued under this [Act, Statute, Ordinance,etc.].”

VII.UNSCR1540OP6,7and8(d)–Controllists,Assistance,Information:Caninformationbeprovidedonthefollowingissues?


VII-1

Controllists-items(goods/equipment/materials/technologies)

SeeVI-13,GeorgetownModelAct,Section6.Under Annex I, the relevant authority may prescribe anyitems as controlled items (including goods, materials andtechnology)

SeeVI-13,BWCSampleAct,Section9. SeeVI-13,CWCImplementationKit,Section1.7.

VII-2 Controllists-other

VII-3 Assistanceoffered VERTIC’sNationalImplementationMeasuresProgramme OPCW

VERTIC’sNationalImplementationMeasuresProgrammeIAEAVERTIC’sNationalImplementationMeasuresProgramme

VII-4 Assistancerequested

(RequestedbyState) (RequestedbyState) (RequestedbyState) (RequestedbyState)

VII-5 PointofContactforassistance

SeeIII-1,GeorgetownModelAct,Section23.

SeeV-3,BWCSampleAct,Section15. SeeIV-1,CWCImplementationKit,Section2 SeeIII-1,NuclearSecurityImplementationKit,Section3.1.

VII-6Assistanceinplace(bilateral/multilateral)

(dependingontheState)

(dependingontheState) (dependingontheState) (dependingontheState)


VII-7 Workwithandinformindustry



VII-8 Workwithandinformthepublic



VII-9 PointofContactSeeIII-1,GeorgetownModelAct,Section23.

SeeV-3,BWCSampleAct,Section15. SeeIV-1,CWCImplementationKit,Section2. SeeIII-1,NuclearSecurityImplementationKit,Section3.1.

VII-10 Other

VIII.AreasnotcoveredbytheUNSCR1540Matrix

Georgetown/CARICOMModelAct VERTICBWCSampleAct OPCWCWCImplementationKit Indonesia-VERTICNuclearSecurityImplementationKit

VIII-1 Confidentiality

Section 19. Confidentiality of Information Obtained byGovernmentAuthorities“(1)AnyinformationanddocumentobtainedpursuanttothisActoritsimplementingregulationsorbyvirtueofthisActorits implementing regulations are privileged and confidentialwithin or outside [State’s name], unless such information ordocumentispubliclyavailable.(2) No person in possession of privileged or confidentialinformationordocumentsshall,without thewrittenconsentof the person from whom they were obtained, disclose,transmit or make known to any person any privileged orconfidential information or documents, allow privileged orconfidential information or documents to be disclosed,transmitted or made known to any person, or allow anyperson to have access to privileged or confidentialinformationordocuments,unlessforthepurposeof—

(a) enforcement of this Act or its implementingregulations;(b) dealing with an emergency involving publicsafety;(c) satisfying the requirements of any law or asevidenceinanycourtoflaw;or(d)sharingrelevant informationwithauthorities inothercountriesifrequiredforeffectiveinternationalcooperation.

(3)IftherelevantAuthorityoranycourtisofopinionthatthedisclosure of certain information or document maycompromisetheinterestsof[State’sname]oraffectedperson,it may direct that any proceedings before it be held incamera.”

Section17.Record-keepingandreportingandrelatedoffences:“… (9) Every person commits an offence who obtains data,information, documents or reports pursuant to this [ACT,STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW] or any regulations issuedhereunder and, without written consent, communicates thedata, information,documentsor reports toanyotherpersoninanyform,except–

(a) forthepurposeoftheenforcementorapplicationofthis [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW] or anyregulations issued hereunder, including criminalinvestigationsandintelligenceassessments;

(b) pursuanttoaninternationalobligationof[COUNTRYNAME];or

(c) to the extent that thedata, information, documentsor reports are required to be disclosed orcommunicatedintheinterestofpublicsafety.”

Section5.4.Protectionofconfidentialinformation“(1) All information and documents given to or obtained by[theNationalAuthority]pursuanttotheConvention,thislaworitsimplementingregulationsshallbeevaluatedinordertoestablish whether they contain confidential information.Information shall be considered confidential if it is sodesignatedby thenaturalor legalperson towhom it relatesorfromwhomithasbeenreceived.Itshallalsobeconsideredconfidential if itsdisclosurecould reasonablybeexpected tocausedamagetothepersonitrelatestoorfromwhomithasbeenreceivedortothemechanismsforimplementationoftheConvention.(2) All information and documents given to or obtained byanyotherpersonpursuant to theConvention, this lawor itsimplementing regulations shall be treated as confidentialinformation,unlesssuchinformationordocumentispubliclyavailable.(3) Disclosure of confidential information or documents isonlyallowedwiththeconsentofthepersontowhoseaffairsitrelatesorforthepurposeof—

(a)implementingtheConvention;(b)enforcingofthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.];or(c) dealing with an emergency involving publicsafety.“

Section6.13.Failuretoprotectconfidentialinformation“Any person who [level of intent] fails to comply with theprovision of this law and its implementing regulations toprotectconfidentialinformationcommitsanoffenceandshallbepunishedupon convictionby imprisonment for a termof[periodoftime][and/or]withafinenotexceeding[amount].”

Section3.5.Confidentiality;computersecurity“(1) Any information which is in the possession of the[competentauthority]pursuanttotheimplementationofthis[Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.] and any regulations issuedhereunder, the unauthorized disclosure of which couldcompromise national security or the physical protection ofnuclear material and nuclear facilities, or of radioactivesources,shallbeprotectedasconfidential.(2) [The competent authority] shall not provide tounauthorized persons any information which is otherwiseprohibited by the national law of [State], or which wouldjeopardizethesecurityof[State]orthephysicalprotectionofnuclearmaterial.(3)Computer securitymeasures shallbeappliedatall timesto the information covered by this Section, and falling withthis [Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]andanyregulations issuedhereunder.The[competentauthority]shallberesponsiblefordevelopingstandardsandguidelinesforcomputersecurityinnuclearfacilitiesandfacilitiesinvolvedinthemanagementofradioactivesources.”

VIII-2 Definitions

Section5.Definitions““acquire” in relation toany items,means thepurchase,hireorborrowingoftheitems,ortheacceptanceoftheitems,asagift;“authorized officer” means designated enforcement officersunderarelevantAuthority,whichmaysetconditions fortheconductofactivitiesbyauthorizedofficers;“biological weapon” has the samemeaning as assigned to itundertheBiologicalWeaponsConvention(1972);“broker”meanstheactivityofapersonwho,eitheronhisownbehalforactingasanagentonbehalfofanotherperson—

(a) negotiates, arranges for or facilitates thepurchasing, financing, insurance, storage,warehousing, freight-forwarding, sale or supply ofitems;or(b)buys,sellsorsuppliessuchitems;




ii. weapons, equipment ormeans of deliverydesigned to use such agents or toxins forhostilepurposesorinarmedconflict;

(b) “Controlled agents and toxins” and “controlledagents and toxins list” shall have the meaningassignedtoeachinsection9ofthis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW];

Section1.1Definitionof“chemicalweapon”“Chemical weapon” means the following, together orseparately—

(a) Toxic chemicals and their precursors, exceptwhere intended for purposes not prohibited undertheConvention, as long as the types andquantitiesareconsistentwithsuchpurposes;(b) Munitions and devices, specifically designed tocause death or other harm through the toxicproperties of those toxic chemicals specified insubparagraph (a), which would be released as aresult of the employment of such munitions anddevices;(c) Any equipment specifically designed for usedirectly in connection with the employment ofmunitions and devices specified in subparagraph(b).“

Section2.1.“Category1radioactivesource”““Category1radioactivesource”meansasourcewhich,ifnotsafelymanagedorsecurelyprotected,wouldbelikelytocausepermanent injury to a person who handled it, or wereotherwise in contactwith it, formore thana fewminutes. Itwould probably be fatal to be close to this amount ofunshieldedmaterialforaperiodofafewminutestoanhour.These sources are typically used in practices such asradiothermal generators, irradiators and radiationteletherapy.”Section2.2.“Category2radioactivesource” ““Category2radioactivesource”meansasourcewhich,ifnotsafelymanagedorsecurelyprotected,couldcausepermanentinjury to a person who handled it, or were otherwise incontactwith it, for a short time (minutes to hours). It couldpossibly be fatal to be close to this amount of unshielded


“chemical weapon” has the samemeaning as assigned to itundertheChemicalWeaponsConvention(1993);…“develop” in relation to any items,means any stage prior tothe serial production of the items, including design, designresearch, design analysis, development of a design concept,assembly and testing of a prototype, pilot production,generationofdesigndata,theprocessoftransformingdesigndata intoaproduct, configurationdesign, integrationdesign,andlayout;“entity”meansanygovernmentagency,academic institution,corporation, company,partnership, society, association, firm,soleproprietorship,orotherlegalentity;“export”meanstotakeoutfrom[State’sname]itemsbyland,water or air, and includes the placing of the goods in aconveyance for the purpose of taking the items out from[State’s name]; but does not include the taking out from[State’s name] of items that have been brought in transit ortransshipped;“finance” refers to the act of providing funds or financialservices which are used, in whole or in part, for themanufacture, acquisition, possession, development, export,trans-shipment, brokering, transport, transfer, stockpiling oruse of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and theirmeans of delivery and related materials (including bothtechnologies and dual use goods used for non-legitimatepurposes), in contravention of national laws or, whereapplicable,internationalobligations;“items” includes any technology, data, technical assistance,services, software, processes, activities, facilities, substances,materials, items, equipment, components, assemblies orsystems;“manufacture” in relation to any items, means any stage ofproduction of the goods, including construction, production,engineering, integration, assembly, mounting, inspection,testing,andqualityassurance;“nuclear weapon” has the same meaning as assigned to itundertheNuclearNon-ProliferationTreaty(1968);“permit”meansapermitissuedunderthisAct,andincludesaspecialpermit;"person"meansanynaturalperson,legalperson,orjuridicalpersonincluding,butnotlimitedto,entitieswithlegalrights,duties,andobligations;“proceedings”includesthefollowing:

(a)Proceedingsduringtheinvestigationphase;(b)Courtproceedingsaimedatestablishingtheguiltorinnocenceoftheallegedperpetrator;(c) Post-trial proceedings, extradition proceedingstriggeredattherequestofaforeignState;and(d)Bilateralproceedingsestablishedforthepurposeof renderingmutual assistance in criminalmatters,suchforthetakingofstatementsandthosedesignedtoexecutethefreezingandforfeitureofassets;

…“re-export” means to take out from [State’s name], by land,waterorair,anyitemsthathavebeenimportedforusewithin[State’sname];“restricted activities” means any activity that is contrary tothe purpose of this Act such as any activity that supportsdevelopment, production, handling, usage, maintenance,storage, inventory or proliferation of any weapon of massdestructionanditsdeliverysystem;“technical assistance” includes instructions, skills, training,

(c) “Controlled equipment and technology” and“controlled equipment and technology list” shallhave themeaning assigned to each in section10ofthis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW];

(d) “Entity” means any government agency, academicinstitution, corporation, company, partnership,society, association, firm, sole proprietorship, orotherlegalentity;

(e) “Person”meansanynaturalpersonor,totheextentconsistent with internal law as to criminalresponsibility,anylegalperson;

(f) “Responsible Authority” refers to the bodyestablishedundersection15ofthis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW];

(g) “Territory” means any area within [COUNTRYNAME], or under its jurisdiction or controlanywhere.

(2) The [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] may make regulationsdefining “biological agent”, “toxin”, “equipment” and“technologies” for the purposes of this [ACT, STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW].“

Section1.2Definitionof“toxicchemical”“(1) “Toxic chemical”means any chemicalwhich through itschemicalactiononlifeprocessescancausedeath,temporaryincapacitationorpermanentharmtohumansoranimals.(2)Thedefinitioninparagraph(1)includesallsuchchemicalstherein, regardless of their origin or of their method ofproduction, and regardless ofwhether they are produced infacilities,inmunitionsorelsewhere.(3) Toxic chemicals which have been identified for theapplication of verificationmeasures by the Organisation arelistedintheSchedulescontainedintheAnnexonChemicalsto[theConvention/this[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]].”Section1.3Definitionof“precursor”“(1) “Precursor” means any chemical reactant which takespartatanystage intheproductionbywhatevermethodofatoxic chemical.This includes anykey componentof abinaryormulticomponentchemicalsystem.(2)PrecursorswhichhavebeenidentifiedfortheapplicationofverificationmeasuresbytheOrganisationare listed intheSchedules contained in the Annex on Chemicals to [theConvention/this[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]].”Section 1.4 Definition of “purposes not prohibited under theConvention”““PurposesnotprohibitedundertheConvention”means—

(a) Industrial, agricultural, research, medical,pharmaceutical,orotherpeacefulpurposes;(b) Protective purposes, namely those purposesdirectlyrelatedtoprotectionagainsttoxicchemicalsandtoprotectionagainstchemicalweapons;(c)Militarypurposesnotconnectedwith theuseofchemicalweaponsandnotdependenton theuseofthe toxic properties of chemicals as a method ofwarfare;and(d)Lawenforcementincludingdomesticriotcontrolpurposes.“

Section1.5Definitionof“riotcontrolagent”““Riot control agent” means any chemical not listed inSchedule 1, 2 or 3, which can produce rapidly in humanssensory irritation or disabling physical effects whichdisappear within a short time following termination ofexposure.“Section1.6Definitionof“chemicalweaponsproductionfacility”“(1) “Chemical weapons production facility” means anyequipment, aswell as anybuildinghousing such equipment,that was designed, constructed or used at any time since 1January1946:

(a) As part of the stage in the production ofchemicals (“final technological stage”) where thematerial flowswould contain,when the equipmentisinoperation:

(i)AnySchedule1chemical;or(ii) Any other chemical that has no use,above1 tonneperyearon the territoryof[State Party] or in any other place underthe jurisdictionor control of [StateParty],for purposes not prohibited under thisConvention, but can be used for chemical

radioactive material for a period of hours to days. Thesesources are typically used in practices such as industrialgamma radiography, high dose rate brachytherapy andmediumdoseratebrachytherapy.“Section2.3.“Computersecurity”““Computer security” means the security of computers andinterconnectedsystemsandnetworks.”Section2.4.“Device”““Device”means-

(a)anynuclearexplosivedevice;or(b) any radioactivematerial dispersal or radiation-emittingdevicewhichmay,owingtoitsradiologicalproperties, cause death, serious bodily injury orsubstantial damage to property or to theenvironment.”

Section2.5.“Internationalnucleartransport”““International nuclear transport” means the carriage of aconsignment of nuclear material by any means oftransportationintendedtogobeyondtheterritoryoftheStatewhere theshipmentoriginatesbeginningwith thedeparturefromafacilityoftheshipperinthatStateandendingwiththearrivalatafacilityofthereceiverwithintheStateofultimatedestination.”Section2.6.“Managementofradioactivesources”““Management of radioactive sources” means theadministrativeandoperationalactivities thatare involved inthe manufacture, supply, receipt, possession, storage, use,transfer, import,export, transport,maintenance, recyclingordisposalofradioactivesources.”Section2.7.“Nuclearfacility”““Nuclearfacility”means-

(a) a facility (including associated buildings andequipment) in which nuclearmaterial is produced,processed, used, handled, stored or disposed of, ifdamage to or interference with such facility couldlead to the release of significant amounts ofradiationorradioactivematerial;(b)anynuclear reactor, including reactors installedonvessels,vehicles,aircraftorspaceobjectsforuseasanenergysourceinordertopropelsuchvessels,vehicles, aircraft or space objects or for any otherpurpose;or(c) any plant or conveyance being used for theproduction, storage, processing or transport ofradioactivematerial.”

Section2.8.“Nuclearmaterial”“(1) “Nuclear material” means plutonium except that withisotopic concentration exceeding 80% in plutonium-238;uranium-233; uranium enriched in the isotope 235 or 233;uranium containing the mixture of isotopes as occurring innature other than in the form of ore or ore-residue; anymaterialcontainingoneormoreoftheforegoing.(2)Whereby “uranium enriched in the isotope 235 or 233”meansuraniumcontainingtheisotope235or233orbothinanamountsuchthattheabundanceratioofthesumoftheseisotopes to the isotope 238 is greater than the ratio of the


the provision ofworking knowledge and consulting servicesandmayinvolvethetransferoftechnicaldata;“technicaldata” includesblueprints,plans,diagrams,models,formulae, tables, engineering designs and specifications,manualsandinstructionsinprintorelectronicformat;“transit”meanstobring itemsfromanycountry into[State’sname]‘sterritorybutnotenteringitseconomybyland,sea,orair,where the itemsare tobe takenout from [State’sname]on the same conveyance on which they are brought into[State’sname]withoutanylandingin[State’sname],butdoesnotincludethepassagethrough[State’sname]inaccordancewithinternationallawofaforeignconveyancecarryingitems;“transmit” in relation to any technical data or technology,meansto—

(a)providein[State’sname]byelectronicmeans;or(b)makeavailable in[State’sname]onacomputer,sothatitbecomesaccessible

(whether on a request, or subject to a pre-condition, orotherwise) to aperson in a foreign country,whetherhe is aspecificperson,apersonwithinaspecificclass,anypersoningeneralorthepersonwhocarriesoutthetransmission;“transshipment”meanstoremoveitemsfromtheconveyanceon which they were brought into the territory of [State’sname]withoutenteringitseconomyandtoplacetheitemsonthe same or another conveyance for the purpose of takingthem out of [State’s name] territory, where these acts arecarriedoutonathroughbillof lading,throughairwaybillorthroughmanifest;“unlisted items”means items thatmay be used in restrictedactivities but are not prescribed as controlled items underSection6;“use” in relation to any items, means the operation,installation, maintenance, inspection, repair, overhaul orrefurbishingoftheitems;…”See also VI-15, VI-16 and VI-19, Georgetown Model Act,Section5.

weaponspurposes;or(b) For filling chemical weapons, including, interalia, the filling of Schedule 1 chemicals intomunitions, devices or bulk storage containers; thefillingofchemicalsintocontainersthatformpartofassembled binary munitions and devices or intochemicalsubmunitions that formpartofassembledunitary munitions and devices, and the loading ofthe containers and chemical submunitions into therespectivemunitionsanddevices;

(2) As an exception to paragraph (1) the term “chemicalweaponsproductionfacility”doesnotinclude:

(a) Any facility having a production capacity forsynthesis of chemicals specified in paragraph (1)subparagraph(a)thatislessthan1tonne;(b) Any facility in which a chemical specified inparagraph(1)subparagraph(a)isorwasproducedas an unavoidable by product of activities forpurposes not prohibited under the Convention,provided that the chemical does not exceed 3 percent of the total product and that the facility issubject to declaration and inspection under theVerificationAnnex;or(c) The single small scale facility for production ofSchedule 1 chemicals for purposes not prohibitedundertheConventionasreferredtoinPartVIoftheVerificationAnnex.”

Section1.7Definitionof“Schedule1,2and3chemicals”““Schedule1,2and3chemicals”meansthosechemicalslistedrespectively inSchedule1, Schedule2andSchedule3of theAnnex on Chemicals to [the Convention / this [Act, Statute,Ordinance,etc.]]regardlessofwhetherthechemicalispureorcontainedinamixture.”Section1.8Definitionof“discreteorganicchemical”““Discreteorganicchemical”meansanychemicalbelongingtotheclassofchemicalcompoundsconsistingofallcompoundsofcarbonexceptforitsoxides,sulfidesandmetalcarbonates.”Section1.9Definitionof“internationalinspection”““Internationalinspection”meansinspectionsorvisitscarriedout by International Inspectors in accordance with theConvention.”Section1.10Definitionof“internationalinspectors”““International inspectors” means all individuals designatedby theOrganisationaccording to theproceduresas set forthin Part II, Section A of the Verification Annex to carry outactivities to verify compliance with obligations under theConvention, including its declaration requirements or toassistcarryingoutsuchactivities.”Section1.11Definitionof“inspectionsite”““Inspection site” means any facility or area at which aninternational inspection is carried out and which isspecifically defined in the respective facility agreement orinspection request or mandate or inspection request asexpandedbythealternativeorfinalperimeter.”Section1.12Definitionof“Convention”

isotope235totheisotope238occurringinnature.”Section2.9.“Orphansource”““Orphan source” means a radioactive source which is notunder regulatory control, either because it has never beenunder regulatory control, orbecause it hasbeenabandoned,lost, misplaced, stolen or transferred without properauthorization.”Section2.10.“Radioactivematerial”““Radioactive material” means nuclear material and otherradioactivesubstanceswhichcontainnuclideswhichundergospontaneous disintegration (a process accompanied byemission of one ormore types of ionizing radiation, such asalpha-, beta-, neutron particles and gamma rays) andwhichmay, owing to their radiological or fissile properties, causedeath,seriousbodilyinjuryorsubstantialdamagetopropertyortotheenvironment.”Section2.11.“Radioactivesource”““Radioactive source” means radioactive material that ispermanentlysealed inacapsuleorcloselybonded, inasolidformandwhichisnotexemptfromregulatorycontrol.Italsomeans any radioactive material released if the radioactivesource is leaking or broken, but does not mean materialencapsulated for disposal, or nuclear material within thenuclearfuelcyclesofresearchandpowerreactors.”Section2.12.“Sabotage”““Sabotage” means any deliberate act directed against anuclearfacilityornuclearmaterialinuse,storageortransportwhich could directly or indirectly endanger the health andsafety of personnel, the public or the environment byexposuretoradiationorreleaseofradioactivesubstances.“


““Convention”meanstheConventionontheProhibitionoftheDevelopment, Production, Stockpiling and Use of ChemicalWeapons and on their Destruction, adopted on 13 January1993 , and includes any amendments to that Convention orthe Annexes that are, or will become, binding on [StateParty].”Section1.13Definitionof“VerificationAnnex”““Verification Annex” means the Annex on ImplementationandVerificationtotheConvention.”Section1.14Definitionof“Organisation”““Organisation”meanstheOrganisationfortheProhibitionofChemicalWeaponsestablishedpursuanttoArticleVIIIoftheConvention.”Section1.15Definitionof“StateParty”““StateParty”meansaStatewhichhasconsentedtobeboundbytheConventionandforwhichtheConventionisinforce.”Section 1.16 Specifications and other definitions in theConvention“(1) The definitions shall be interpreted in light of theConvention, includingitsAnnexes,andthedecisionsadoptedthereunder. Such specifications can be laid down byregulations.(2)Termsandexpressionsusedandnotdefined inthis [Act,Statute, Ordinance, etc.] but defined in the Convention shall,unlessthecontextotherwiserequires,havethesamemeaningasintheConvention.”

VIII-3 Jurisdiction

Section3:ExtentandApplication“ThisActshallextend–

(a) to acts or omissions prohibited under this Act,whicharecommittedbyanypersonorentityintheterritoryof[State’sname];…(c)toactsoromissionsprohibitedbythisAct,whichare committed on board [State’s name] sea vesselsandaircraft;(d)toactsoromissionsprohibitedbythisAct,whichare committed by a stateless person or residentwhosehabitual residence is the territoryof [State’sname];…”

SeealsoVI-26,GeorgetownModelAct,Section3.

Section27.Application“(1)This[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW]shallextend–

(a) to acts or omissions prohibited under this [ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW],whicharecommittedby any natural or legal person in the territory of[COUNTRYNAME];…

(c) to acts or omissions prohibited by this [ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW],whicharecommittedonboard[COUNTRYNAME]seavesselsandaircraft;…”

SeealsoVI-26,BWCSampleAct,Section27.

SeeVI-26,CWCImplementationKit,Section6.15. Section7.1.JurisdictionoveroffencescommittedintheterritoryoftheStateoronboardashiporaircraftregisteredintheState“[State]shallhavejurisdictionoveroffencescommittedunderthis [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.] when the offence iscommitted in the territory of [State] or on board a ship oraircraftregisteredin[State].”Section 7.5. Jurisdiction over offences committed by statelesspersons“[State]shallhavejurisdictionoveroffencescommittedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]whentheallegedoffenderisastatelesspersonwhohashisorherhabitualresidenceintheterritoryof[State].”Section7.6. Jurisdictionoveroffencescommittedinanattempttocompel[State]toactornotact“[State]shallhavejurisdictionoveroffencescommittedunderthis [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.] when the offence iscommitted in an attempt to compel [State] to do or abstainfromdoinganyact.”Section 7.7. Jurisdiction over offences committed on boardaircraftoperatedbytheGovernmentof[State]“[State]shallhavejurisdictionoveroffencescommittedunderthis [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.] when the offence iscommitted on board an aircraft which is operated by theGovernmentof[State].”Section 7.8. Jurisdiction when the alleged offender is notextradited


“[State]shallhavejurisdictionoveroffencescommittedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]whentheallegedoffenderispresent in the territory of [State] and is not extradited toanotherState.”Section 7.9. Jurisdiction when the State is involved ininternationalnucleartransport“[State]shallhavejurisdictionoveroffencescommittedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]when[State]isinvolvedininternationalnucleartransportastheexportingorimportingState.”Section7.10.Jurisdictionspecifictooffencesinvolvingaircraft“(1) [State] shall have jurisdiction over offences committedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]whentheaircraftonboardwhichtheoffenceiscommittedlandsintheterritoryof[State]withtheallegedoffenderstillonboard.(2) [State] shall have jurisdiction over offences committedunder this [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.]when the offence iscommitted against or on board an aircraft leased withoutcrew to a lesseewhose principal place of business or, if thelessee has no such place of business, whose permanentresidenceisin[State].”Section 7.11. Jurisdiction specific to offences involving fixedplatforms“[State]shallhavejurisdictionoveroffencescommittedunderthis [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.] when the offence iscommitted against or on board a fixed platform while it islocatedonthecontinentalshelfof[State].”SeealsoVI-26,NuclearSecurityImplementationKit,Sections7.2,7.3and7.4.

VIII-4

Criminalproceedingsandinternationalco-operation

Section 18. Protection of Actions Taken in Good Faith andWithoutNegligence“(1) No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lieagainst the Government of [State’s name] including therelevant Authority or any authorized officers for anythingwhich is in good faith and without negligence done orpurported to be done in pursuance of this Act or anyimplementingregulations.”Section22.ApplicabilityofInternationalLaw“(1) Any person in relation to whom proceedings are takenforanyoftheoffencessetforthinthisActshallbegrantedfairandequitabletreatment,includingenjoymentofallrightsandguarantees provided by domestic or international law, inparticular international human rights law, refugee law, and,whenapplicable,humanitarianlaw.”

Section7.Officialdefencebarred:“It shall not be a defence that a person charged with anoffencesetforthinthisPartactedinanofficialcapacity,underthe orders or instructions of a superior, or otherwise inaccordancewithinternallaw.”Section24.Injunctions“The [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] may obtain an injunctionfrom theappropriate judicial authoritiesagainst the conductprohibitedunderPartB.”Section26.Criminalandcivilpenalties“…Liability of entity directors, managers, secretaries and otherofficers(2)Whereanoffenceunderthis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW] is committed by an entity and proven to have beencommitted with the consent and connivance of, or to beattributable to any negligence on the part of, any director,manager, secretary or other similar officer of the entity, oranypersonwhowaspurportingtoactinsuchcapacity,heaswellastheentityshallbeguiltyofthatoffenceandshallalsobe liable to be proceeded against and punished pursuant tothissection.…(4)Everypersonwhocommitsanoffenceundersection6ofthis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW]isguiltyofanoffence

Section5.5.EnablinglegalassistancetootherStatesParties“(1) Without prejudice to the confidentiality regime, the[competent authorities] for crime prevention, criminalproceedings, and implementation of the Convention maycollaborate with competent authorities of other States andinternationalorganisationsandentities,andcoordinatetheiractions to the extent requiredby the implementationof this[Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.] or of the equivalent foreignstatute(s).(2) The [competent authorities] may request other Stateauthoritiesand internationalorganisationsorentities,underparagraph (1), to provide relevant data or information. The[competent authorities] are authorized to receive data orinformationconcerning—

(a)thenature,quantity,andutilisationofscheduledchemicalsandrelatedtechnologies,andtheplacesofconsignment and consignees for such scheduledchemicals,andrelatedtechnologies,or(b) persons taking part in the production, delivery,or trade of the scheduled chemicals, or relatedtechnologiesinsubparagraph(a).

(3) If a State has entered into a reciprocity agreementwith[State Party], the [competent authorities] may provide, ontheir own initiative or on request, the data or informationdescribed in paragraph (2) to that State so long as thecompetent authority of the other State provides assurancesthatsuchdataorinformationshall—

(a)onlybeutilizedforpurposesconsistentwiththis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]and

Section 8.1. Investigations and enquiries, prosecution andextradition“(1) If the [appropriate authority] receives information thatanoffenceunder this [Act, Statute,Ordinance, etc.] hasbeencommittedorisbeingcommittedintheterritoryof[State]orthat a personwho has committed orwho is alleged to havecommitted such an offence may be present in [State], the[appropriateauthority]shallinvestigatethefactscontainedinthe information, in accordance with national law and the[code of criminal procedure of [State]]. The [appropriateauthority] is authorised under this [Act, Statute, Ordinance,etc.] toapplynuclear forensicstoan investigationunderthisSection.(2)The[competentauthority]shall informrelevantStatesofthe findings of any investigations or preliminary enquiriesconductedunderparagraph (1)and indicatewhether [State]intends to exercise jurisdiction over an offence committedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].(3) The [appropriate authority] shall take appropriatemeasures, includingdetention, toensurethepresenceofanyperson who is alleged to have violated this [Act, Statute,Ordinance,etc.]forthepurposeofprosecutionorextradition.(4)The[appropriateauthorities]shallensurethatanypersonregarding whom the measures in paragraph (3) are beingtaken,andwhoisnotanationalof[State],isentitled-

(a) to communicatewithout delaywith the nearestappropriaterepresentativeoftheStateofwhichthatpersonisanationalorwhichisotherwiseentitledtoprotect that person’s rights or, if that person is a


andliableuponconvictionto–(a) inthecaseofanindividual,imprisonmentforaterm

not exceeding [PERIOD] years or to a fine notexceeding[AMOUNT]orboth;or

(b) inthecaseofanindividual,wheretheoffenceresultsindeath,[LIFEIMPRISONMENT];or

(c) in the case of an entity, a fine not exceeding[AMOUNT].

(5) In the event of a criminal prosecution under subsection(3) or (4), there shall be a prima facie presumption that anindividualorentity inpossessionofa licenseorpermitdulygranted under section [ ] or [ ] has a lawful purpose fordeveloping, acquiring, manufacturing, possessing, storing,transporting, transferring or using the controlled agents ortoxinslistedinthelicenseorpermit.Record-keepingandreporting(6)Everypersonwhocommitsanoffenceundersection[]ofthis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW]isguiltyofanoffenceandliableuponconvictionto–


(b) in the case of an entity, a fine not exceeding[AMOUNT].

Obligationsofpersonsincontrolofinspectedpremises(7)Everypersonwhocommitsanoffenceundersection20ofthis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW]isguiltyofanoffenceandliableuponconvictionto–


(b) in the case of an entity, a fine not exceeding[AMOUNT].

Directionsrequiringsecuritymeasures(8)Everypersonwhocommitsanoffenceundersection21ofthis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW]isguiltyofanoffenceandliableuponconvictionto–


(b) in the case of an entity, a fine not exceeding[AMOUNT].”

Section25.Continuingoffence[Where an offence under this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE,LAW] is committed or continued onmore than one day, thepersonwhocommittedtheoffenceisliabletobeconvictedfora separate offence for each day on which the offence iscommittedorcontinued.]Section28.Legalco-operationandassistance:“(1) The offences set forth in Part B of this [ACT, STATUTE,ORDINANCE, LAW] shall be deemed to be included asextraditable offences in any extradition treaty existingbetween[COUNTRYNAME]andotherStates.(2)Subsection(1)notwithstanding,thecompetentauthoritiesof [COUNTRY NAME] for crime prevention, criminalproceedings, and implementation of this [ACT, STATUTE,ORDINANCE, LAW] may collaborate with other competentState authorities and international organizations, and co-ordinate their actions to the extent required by theimplementationofthis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW]or

(b) only be used in criminal proceedings on theconditionthattheyareobtainedinaccordancewiththose provisions governing international judicialcooperation.

(4) The [competent authorities of State Party] may providethe data or information described in paragraph (2) tointernational organisations or entities if the conditions setforth in paragraph (3) are fulfilled, in which case therequirementforareciprocityagreementiswaived.”

stateless person, the State in the territory ofwhichthatpersonhabituallyresides;(b) to be visited by a representative of that State;and(c) to be informed of that person’s rights under

subparagraphs(a)and(b).(5) The [competent authority] shall immediately informrelevantStates,directly [or through theSecretary-Generalofthe United Nations], of the fact that a person is in custody,underparagraph(3),andofthecircumstanceswhichwarrantthatperson’sdetention.(6)Intheeventthepersonwhoisallegedtohaveviolatedthis[Act, Statute,Ordinance, etc.] isnot extradited,his case shallbe referred to the [appropriateauthority] for thepurposeofprosecution in accordance with the [code of criminalprocedure]of[State]].(7) The [competent authority] shall communicate the finaloutcome of any legal proceedings related to an offencecommitted under this [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.] to the[Secretary-General of the United Nations] [Council of theInternational Civil Aviation Organization] [Secretary-GeneraloftheInternationalMaritimeOrganization(IMO)].(8)Theoffencesinthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]shallbedeemedtobeincludedasextraditableoffencesinanyexistingextradition treaty with another State. In the event [State]receives a request for extradition froma Statewithwhich itdoesnothaveanexistingextraditiontreaty[…].”Section8.2.Fairtreatment“Therelevantauthoritiesof[State]shalltreatanypersonwhois alleged to have violated this [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.]fairly at all stages of proceedings being carried out inconnection with any of the offences set forth in this [Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.], inaccordancewithnational lawandthe [code of criminal procedure of [State]] and applicableprovisionsofinternationallaw.”Section 8.3. Mutual legal assistance and other forms ofinternationalco-operation“(1)The [appropriate authorities] shall providemutual legalassistancetootherStatesinconnectionwithinvestigationsorcriminalorextraditionproceedingsbroughtinrespectofanyoffences set forth in this [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.],including the supply of evidence at the disposal of [State]necessaryfortheproceedings.Suchmutualassistanceshallbeconsistentwith [State’s] international treaty obligations andwiththenationallawsof[State].(2) The [appropriate authorities, including the competentauthority,]areauthorisedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.] to co-operatewith other States to prevent and counterpreparations for the commission of the offences set forth inthis [Act, Statute,Ordinance, etc.], including takingmeasuresto prohibit in the territory of [State] and other States illegalactivities of persons, groups and organizations thatencourage, instigate, organize, knowingly finance orknowingly provide technical assistance or information orengageintheperpetrationofthoseoffences.(3) The [appropriate authorities, including the competentauthority,]shallunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]-

(a)exchangeaccurateandverifiedinformationwithother States, and co-ordinate administrative andother measures taken as appropriate to detect,prevent, suppress and investigate the offences setforthininthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]andalsoin order to institute criminal proceedings against


oftheequivalentforeignstatute(s),subjecttotheotherStateauthorities or international organizations being bound toofficialsecrecy.(3) The competent authorities of [COUNTRY NAME] mayrequest other State authorities and internationalorganizations,undersubsection(2), toproviderelevantdataor information. The competent authorities of [COUNTRYNAME] are authorised to receive data or informationconcerning,interalia–

(a) the development, acquisition, manufacture,possession, storage, transport, transfer or use ofbiological agents and toxins, whether controlled ornon-controlled;

(b) dual-use biological equipment and technology,whethercontrolledornon-controlled;or

(c) persons involved with items under subsections (a)and(b).

(4) If a State has entered into the appropriate reciprocityagreementwith[COUNTRYNAME],thecompetentauthoritiesof [COUNTRYNAME]mayprovide,on theirown initiativeoron request, the data or information described in subsection(3) to that State so long as the other competent Stateauthority provides assurances that such data or informationshall–

(a) only be utilised for purposes consistent with this[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW]and

(b) only be used in criminal proceedings on theconditionthattheyareobtainedinaccordancewiththose provisions governing international judicialcooperation.

(5) The competent authorities of [COUNTRY NAME] mayprovidethedataorinformationdescribedinsubsection(3)tointernational organizations if the conditions set forth insubsection(4)arefulfilled,inwhichcasetherequirementforareciprocityagreementiswaived.(6) None of the offences in Part B of this [ACT, STATUTE,ORDINANCE, LAW] shall be regarded, for the purposes ofextradition or legal co-operation and assistance under thissection,asapoliticaloffenceorasanoffenceconnectedwithapolitical offence or as an offence inspired by politicalmotives.”Section22.InvestigationsPurpose“(1) The purpose of this section is to promote co-operationamong the [APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY],the[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY],andBERISSininvestigatingsuspected violations of this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE,LAW].Investigations(2) In the event of a suspected violation of this [ACT,STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW], the [APPROPRIATE LAWENFORCEMENT AGENCY] shall be authorised to lead aninvestigationofthesuspectedviolationinco-ordinationwiththe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]andBERISS.(3) Any records kept pursuant to this [ACT, STATUTE,ORDINANCE, LAW] by the [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY],BERISS, an individual, entity, or carrier shall be madeavailabletolawenforcementofficerswiththe[APPROPRIATELAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY] investigating suspectedviolationsofthis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW].(4)Anysamplescollectedduringinspectionsorinvestigationsshall be analysed in accordance with the regulations issuedunder this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW] or any other

persons alleged to have committed those crimes;and(b) informwithout delay other relevant State(s) ofthecommissionoftheoffencessetforthinthis[Act,Statute, Ordinance, etc.] as well as preparations tocommit such offences about which it has learned,andalsotoinform,whereappropriate,internationalorganizations.

(4) The [competent authority] is authorised under this [Act,Statute, Ordinance, etc.] to co-operate with and assist anyState that so requests in the recovery and protection ofnuclear material, in the case of theft, robbery or any otherunlawfultakingofnuclearmaterialorcrediblethreatthereof.(5) The [competent authority] is authorised under this [Act,Statute, Ordinance, etc.] to co-operate with and assist anyState in the case of a credible threat of sabotage of nuclearmaterialoranuclearfacilityorinthecaseofsabotagethereof.(6) The [competent authority] is authorised under this [Act,Statute,Ordinance, etc.] to informandexchange informationwith the International Atomic Energy Agency and otherrelevantinternationalorganisationsfurthertoparagraphs(4)and(5).”Section8.4.Politicalandotherjustifications;politicaloffences“(1) For the purposes of enforcement of this [Act, Statute,Ordinance, etc.], no offence committed under this [Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.], inparticularwhere it is intendedorcalculatedtoprovokeastateofterrorinthegeneralpublicorin a group of persons or particular persons, shall under anycircumstances be justifiable by considerations of a political,philosophical, ideological, racial, ethnic, religious or othersimilarnature.(2)ArequestforextraditionunderSection8.1,paragraph(8)or for mutual legal assistance under Section 8.3, paragraph(1), based on any of the offences in this [Act, Statute,Ordinance,etc.],shallnotberefusedonthesolegroundthatitconcerns a political offence or an offence connected with apoliticaloffenceoranoffenceinspiredbypoliticalmotives.”Section8.5Applicationof this [Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.] tothearmedforcesandmilitaryforcesof[State]“(1)This[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]shallnotapplyto-

(a) the activities of the armed forces of [State]during an armed conflict, as those terms areunderstood under international humanitarian law,whicharegovernedbythatlawandrelatednationallaw;or(b)theactivitiesundertakenbythemilitaryforcesof[State] in the exercise of their official duties,inasmuch as they are governed by other rules ofinternationalornationallaw.

(2) No provision in this [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.],includingparagraph(1)above,shallbe-

(a) construed as a lawful authorisation to use orthreaten to use force against nuclear material ornuclearfacilitiesusedforpeacefulpurposes;or(b) interpreted as condoning or making lawfulotherwise unlawful acts, or precluding prosecutionunderthisorotherlaws.”

Section8.6.Enforcementmeasuresspecifictooffencesinvolvingships“(1)Themasterof a ship, registered in [State], is authorised


[ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW], and the results of theanalysismaybeusedasevidenceinjudicialproceedings.Training(5) In order to be prepared for investigations under thissection, law enforcement officers from the [APPROPRIATELAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY] shall receive training fromBERISSinrespondingtobiologicalemergencies,including–

(a) generalinformationaboutbioterrorism;(b) thenational and international legal frameworks for

the prevention and response to biologicalemergencies, as well as an understanding of theBiological and Toxin Weapons Convention andprohibitedactivities involvingbiological agents andtoxins;

(c) theproperuseofPersonalProtectionEquipment;(d) otherrelevantsafetyprocedures;(e) specialised investigative techniques such as joint

interviews and record-keeping with public healthpersonnel;

(f) containment;(g) biologicalhazardassessment;(h) evidence collection and recovery such as sampling;

and(i) evidentiaryproceduressuchaschainofcustody.”

SeealsoI-1,BWCSampleKit,Section26.

under this [Act, Statute, Ordinance, etc.] to deliver to theauthorities of any State, which is party to the 1988Convention for the SuppressionofUnlawfulActs against theSafety of Maritime Navigation (as amended by the 2005Protocol), any person whom the master has reasonablegrounds to believe has committed an offence set forth inSections6.5;6.8,paragraph(4);6.9;6.10;6.11;or6.12.(2) The [appropriate authority, in co-operation with thecompetent authority] shall ensure that themaster of a shipregistered in [State] is obliged, whenever practicable, and ifpossible before entering the territorial sea of the receivingStatecarryingonboardanypersonwhomthemasterintendsto deliver in accordance with paragraph (1), to givenotification to the authorities of the receiving State of hisintentiontodeliversuchpersonandthereasonstherefor.(3)Themasterofashipregisteredin[State]shallfurnishtheauthorities of the receiving State with the evidence in themaster’s possessionwhich pertains to the alleged offence inparagraph(1).(4) The [competent authority, in co-operation with theappropriate authorities] shall establish standard operatingprocedures for jointoperationswithotherStates, topreventand suppress unlawful acts under the 1988 Convention forthe Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety ofMaritime Navigation (as amended by the 2005 Protocol),through the regulations issued under this [Act, Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”

VIII-5 Emergencypreparedness

Section 16. Establishment of [[COUNTRY NAME] BiologicalEmergency Response and Investigation Support System(BERISS)]Establishment“(1) The [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] shall establish a[BIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND INVESTIGATIONSUPPORTSYSTEM(BERISS)]tofacilitatecommunicationandresponse tobiologicalemergencies impactinghuman,animalor plant health, and to assist the [APPROPRIATE LAWENFORCEMENT AGENCY] with investigations of biologicalincidents.CompositionoftheBERISSco-ordinationteam(2) BERISS shall be managed and co-ordinated by a teamconsistingof–

(a) a representative from the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]whoshallactasa liaisonbetweenthe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]andBERISS;

(b) a representative from the [MINISTRY OF HEALTHORFOODANDDRUGSAFETYAGENCY];

(c) arepresentativefromtheMinistryofAgriculture;(d) arepresentativefromtheMinistryofEnvironment;(e) anemergencymedicinepractitioner;(f) a law enforcement officer from the [APPROPRIATE

LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY] trained to respondtobiologicalemergencies;

(g) representatives from the [NATIONAL BORDERCONTROL AUTHORITIES (CUSTOMS, PORTAUTHORITIES)];

(h) anepidemiologist;(i) aveterinaryscientist;(j) amediarelationsspecialist;(k) specialists in bacterial, toxicological, viral,

Rickettsial,andpriondiseases;

3.1Establishmentofthecompetentauthority“… (4) The [competent authority] shall ensure effective co-operation and co-ordination of nuclear securityresponsibilities among licensees and other relevantgovernment ministries and agencies, including lawenforcementandintelligenceagencies.Suchco-operationandco-ordinationshallextendto-

(a) the prevention, detection and response tounauthorizedactivitiesinvolvingnuclearmaterial,nuclearfacilitiesandradioactivesources;and(b)thedevelopmentofdesignbasisandotherthreatassessments,inrelationtonuclearmaterial,nuclearfacilities and facilities involved with themanagementofradioactivesources.

…(6) In respect of radioactive sources, the [competentauthority]shall-… (c) facilitate training of staff of the [competent authority],[State] law enforcement agencies and emergency servicesorganizations,aswellastrainingformanufacturers,suppliersandusersofradioactivesources…”

3.2Licensing“… (3)The[competentauthority]shallmaketheissuanceofalicense under paragraphs (1) or (2) conditional on theapplicantmeetingthefollowingrequirements:

… (f)havinginplacecontingency(emergency)planstorespondtounauthorizedremovalofnuclearmaterial or sabotage of nuclear facilities or nuclearmaterial,orattemptsthereof…”


(l) theNational Focal Point for theWHO InternationalHealthRegulations;and

(m) anyotherrelevantexpert(s)asBERISSseesfit.(3) Members of the BERISS co-ordination team shall berequired to receive appropriate security clearances enablingthem to work with national security, law enforcement andpublichealthofficers.Functionsandduties(4) The BERISS co-ordination team shall carry out thefollowingdutiesinatransparentandreviewablemanner–

(a) manageandguidethenationalandlocalresponsetoemergencies associated with biological agents andtoxins in co-ordination with the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY];

(b) in co-ordinationwith other governmental agencies,as appropriate, establish public health andagriculturalsurveillanceandreportingsystemswithrespect to the development, acquisition,manufacture,possession,storage,transport,transferoruseofcontrolledagentsandtoxins;

(c) ensure the effectiveness of a public emergencyannouncementsystem;

(d) ensure the proper training and equipping of lawenforcement officers from the [APPROPRIATELAWENFORCEMENT AGENCY], emergency/firstresponders and hospitals in responding toemergenciesinvolvingbiologicalagentsandtoxins;

(e) create threat-based medical and public healthdetection strategies to detect and determineoutbreaks associated with biological agents andtoxins;

(f) receive and review classified biological threatintelligence;

(g) receiveandreviewpublichealthinformation;(h) collect, maintain, and present evidence needed for

review of forensic epidemiological investigationsandforprosecutions;

(i) transmit data and information regarding biologicalemergencies and incidents to the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY];

(j) liaise and co-operate with the World HealthOrganisation through the National Focal Point forthe2005InternationalHealthRegulations;and

(k) undertakeotheractivitiesregardingpreparationforand response to emergencies involving biologicalagents and toxins, including co-operation with lawenforcement officers from the [APPROPRIATELAWENFORCEMENTAGENCY].

Regulations(5) The [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] shall be authorised toissue regulations providing for the establishment andoperationofBERISS.”

VIII-6

Primacy/regulatorypower/amendments

Section4.PrevailingLaw“(1) This Act is additional to, and does not prejudice theoperation of any other national Acts, relating to theprevention of the proliferation of weapons of massdestructionandtheirdeliverysystems.(2) In theeventofanyconflictor inconsistencybetween theprovisionsofthisActandthoseofanyothernationallawsof[State’sname],relating to thepreventionof theproliferationof weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systemstheprovisionsof thisAct shall prevail and the conflictingor

Section29.Regulations“In addition to the regulations required elsewhere in this[ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW], the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY], or aMinisterwho has authority in relation tothis [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW], may make suchother regulationsasarenecessary to carryout thepurposesandprovisionsofthis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW].”

Section7.1.PrimacyoftheConvention:“Wherethereisanyinconsistencybetweenanyotherlawandthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]ortheConvention,this[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]andtheConventionshallprevail.”Section7.2.Additionalregulations:“Furtherregulationsshallbeadoptedasrequiredforeffectiveimplementationof this [Act, Statute,Ordinance, etc.] and theConvention.”Section7.3.AmendmentoftheAnnexonChemicalstothis[Act,

SeeNuclear Security ImplementationKit,Sections3.1(1),(5),(6),(8);3.2(5),(7);3.3(4);3.4(1);3.4(2),(3);3.5(1),(3);4.1(2),(3)(c);4.2(3);4.3(1),(2),(4);4.4(3);4.5;5.1(1)(b),(2);5.2(2);5.3(2);5.4(1),(2);5.5(a);5.9(2);5.10(2);8.6(4).


inconsistentprovisionsoftheothernationallawsshall,totheextent of the conflict or inconsistency, be deemed to besuperseded.”

Statute,Ordinance,etc.:“In case the Annex on Chemicals to the Convention isamended the Annex on Chemicals to this [Act, Statute,Ordinance, etc.] shall be adjusted and for this purpose beamendablebyregulations.]”

VIII-7 Inspections

Section18.InspectionsPurpose“(1) Under this section, the [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] isauthorisedtofacilitate inspectionsoftheindividuals,entities(and their facilities) andcarriers subject to regulationunderthis [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW] to ensure theircompliancewiththis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW]andanyregulations issuedhereunder, includingcompliancewithallapplicablebiosecuritymeasures.Designationofinspectors(2) The [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]may designate personsor classes of persons as inspectors for the purpose of theenforcementof this [ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW],andmaysetconditionsfortheconductofinspectionactivities.Carryingoutofinspections(3) An inspector may, with the consent of the person incontrol of any premises or under a warrant, enter thepremises and exercise any power under subsection (4) toensure–

(a) that the provisions of this [ACT, STATUTE,ORDINANCE, LAW] and any regulations issuedhereunderhavebeenorarebeingcompliedwith;or

(b) thattheconditionsapplicabletoa licenseorpermitissuedundersections[]or[]havebeenorarebeingcompliedwithbythelicenseorpermitholder.

Powers(4)Aninspectorcarryingoutaninspectionmay–

(a) searchanypremises;(b) operate any photographic or video-recording

equipment anywhere in or around the premisesprovidedsafetyregulations in forceat thepremisespermitdoingso;

(c) require the attendance of and question any personwhom the inspector considerswillbeable toassistintheinspection;

(d) inspect or examine, take samples of, detain orremove any substance or item considered relevantby the inspector to the enforcement of this [ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW];

(e) require anyperson toproduce for inspection, or tocopy, any document that the inspector believescontains any information relevant to theadministrationofthis[ACT,STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW];

(f) useorcause tobeusedanyequipmentat theplaceto make copies of any data or any record, book ofaccountorotherdocument;

(g) use or cause to be used any computer or dataprocessingsystemtoexamineanydatacontainedinoravailabletothecomputerorsystem;

(h) reproduce or cause to be reproduced any recordfrom the data, in the form of a printout or otherintelligibleoutput,andremovetheprintoutorotheroutputforexaminationorcopying;

(i) have operated any equipment, including electronicequipmentlocatedatthepremises;

Section4.1.Generalrule“(1)Internationalinspectionscanbecarriedoutinanyplaceunder the jurisdiction of [State Party]when required by theConvention.(2) International inspections shall only be carried out infacilities that produced, processed or consumed scheduledchemicals or discrete organic chemicals in the past andfacilitiesinwhichtheproduction,processingorconsumptionofscheduledchemicalsisanticipatedunlesstheinternationalinspection qualifies as a challenge inspection or aninvestigationinacaseofallegeduseofchemicalweapons,oras part of the verification activities related to chemicalweaponsproductionfacilitiesandtheirdestructionundertheConvention.(3) In performing their duties international inspectors havethe powers, privileges and immunities as laid down in theConvention.”Section4.2.Escortteam“(1) At each international inspection, the [competentauthority] shall appoint an escort team, each member ofwhichshallbeauthorisedtoactasanescort.(2)Escorts shallmeet the inspectorsat thepointofentry tothe territory, be present during their operations andaccompanythembacktothepointofexitfromtheterritory.(3) Escorts shall ensure that the international inspectorsabide by the rules established in the Convention. They shallensure that the inspected persons comply with their dutiesunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.]andtheregulationstobeestablishedthereunder.(4)Theresponsibilityoftheheadoftheescortteamincludesrepresenting[StateParty]vis-à-vistheheadoftheinspectionteamandthepersonssubjecttointernationalverification.(5)Furtherrightsanddutiesoftheescortteamandtheheadof the escort team shall be established in regulations to beestablishedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].”Section4.3.Inspectedpersonsandpersonnel“(1)Inspectedpersonsandtheirpersonnelshall

(a)facilitatetheinternationalinspection;and(b) cooperatewith the international inspectorsandthe escort team during the preparation andperformanceof,andfollow-uptotheinspection.

(2)Interalia,theyshall–(a) grant access to the inspection site to theinternationalinspectorsandtheescortteamand–incaseofachallengeinspection–toanyobserver;(b) grant access to relevant records to theinternationalinspectorsandtheescortteam;(c) provide all relevant information and datarequestedbytheinternationalinspectors;(d) take and analyse samples [and/or] tolerate thetaking and analysis of samples and the taking ofphotos in accordancewith theConvention, this lawanditsimplementingregulations;(e) tolerate the installation and use of continuous

Section 3.4. Inspections, verification and monitoring, andenforcement“(1) The [competent authority] shall implement a system ofinspection of nuclear facilities and transport, throughregulationsissuedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.],toverify compliance with the applicable requirements andconditionsofanylicenseissuedunderSection3.2,paragraphs(1)and(2).(2) The [competent authority] shall implement a system ofverification of the safety and security of radioactive sourcesthrough safety and security assessments; monitoring andverification of compliance with any license issued underSection3.2,paragraph(4); inspections;and themaintenanceof appropriate records by license holders. The verificationsystemshallbeprovided for in the regulations issuedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].(3)Wherethe[competentauthority]hasestablishedthatanyperson or licensee has committed a violation of relevantnuclear security regulations issued under this [Act, Statute,Ordinance, etc.], the conditions of a license issued underSection 3.2, or other requirements that do not constitute acriminal offense under Section 6 of this [Act, Statute,Ordinance,etc.],the[competentauthority]mayimposeanyofthe followingpenalties: additional license conditions, licensesuspension, license revocation or imposition of a civilmonetary penalty not to exceed [amount] for each suchviolation.”


(j) beaccompaniedbyanexpert,asappropriate,chosenby the inspector and authorised by the[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY];and

(k) require that any person in control of the premisestake any other reasonable measures that theinspectorconsidersappropriate.

(5) A power referred to in subsection (4) may only beexercised in a manner that the person in control of thepremisesbelieves,onreasonablegrounds,tobeinaccordancewithsafetyproceduresapplicableatthepremises.Inspectionwarrants(6)An inspectormayapply forawarrantwhere theconsentofthepersonincontrolofanypremisescannotbeobtainedorisrefusedundersubsection(3).(7) A [JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, MAGISTRATE] may issue awarrant authorising the inspector named in the warrant toenter the premises, subject to any conditions that may bespecified in the warrant, if he is satisfied that there arereasonablegroundsforbelievingthat–

(a) entry to the premises is necessary for the purposeundersubsection(1);and

(b) entry to thepremisescannotbeobtained,hasbeenrefused or there are reasonable grounds to believethatentrywillberefused.”

Section19.ObligationsofinspectorsIdentificationcertificates“(1) An inspector, expert, or a representative of the[RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] shall be given a certificate ofdesignation.(2) An inspector, expert, or a representative of the[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]onenteringanypremisesunderthis [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW] shall produce thecertificate of designation at the request of the person incontrolofthepremises,atanyreasonabletime.Noticeofentryandseizure(3) Every inspector shall, as soon as is practicable aftercompleting the inspection, give the person in control of thepremisesawrittennoticestatingthatthepremiseshavebeenentered, if, at any time between the time of entry of anypremises to be inspected and the time the inspection iscompleted,thereisnopersonappearingtobeincontrolofthepremises,andspecifythefollowingmatters–

(a) thetimeanddateofentry;(b) thecircumstancesandpurposeofentry;and(c) thenameofeverypersonentering.

(4) Every inspector shall provide copies of any documentsundersubsection(3)tothe[RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY].(5) Every inspector shall, where applicable, have a warrantwithhimorherandproduceitifrequiredtodoso,andwhereanythingisseized,givethepersonincontrolofthepremisesawritteninventoryofallthingssoseized.Inspectorreportandreferralforinvestigation(6)Every inspectorshallprovideareportof their inspectionto the [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] and describe anysuspected non-compliance with this [ACT, STATUTE,ORDINANCE,LAW]or the regulations issuedhereunder.The[RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] may refer cases of suspectednon-compliance to the [APPROPRIATE LAWENFORCEMENTAGENCY]forinvestigationundersection[].”Section 20. Obligations of persons in control of inspected

monitoring instrumentsandsystemsandseals, andnotifytheNationalAuthorityimmediatelyifaneventoccursormayoccurwhichmayhave an impact onthemonitoringsystem.

(3) Further rights andduties of inspectedpersons and theirpersonnel may be specified in regulations to be establishedunderthis[Act,Statute,Ordinance,etc.].Section4.4Procedures(1) The [competent authority] shall notify the internationalinspectiontotheinspectedpersonassoonaspossible.(2)Theinspectedpersonshallbeassumedtohavegranteditsconsent, unless it informs the National Authority of theopposite within a timeline indicated in the notification inaccordancewithparagraph1.(3)Intheeventthattheinspectedpersondoesnotconsenttotheinspection,theNationalAuthorityshallapplyforasearchwarrant on behalf of the international inspectors and themembersof theescort team.Thewarrantshallbegranted ifthe conditions for carrying out an international inspectionundertheConventionarefulfilled.(4) An appeal by the inspected person against a searchwarrantshallnothavesuspensiveeffectonthecarryingoutoftheinternationalinspection.


premisesandrelatedoffencesAssistancetoinspectors“(1) The person in control of a premises entered undersection [ ], and every person present in the premises, shallgivean inspectorandanyexpertaccompanyingan inspectorall reasonable assistance to enable the inspector and anyaccompanyingexperttoperformhisduties,andshall furnishthe inspector with any information related to theadministration of this [ACT, STATUTE, ORDINANCE, LAW]thattheinspectorreasonablyrequests.Writtendirections(2) The [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] may, by notice inwriting, issue directions to any person for the purpose offacilitatinganinspectionundersection[].Offences(3)Everypersoncommitsanoffencewhofailstocomplywithany reasonable direction given by the [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]undersubsection(2).(4)Everypersoncommitsanoffencewhoobstructs,hinders,resistsordeceivesormakesanyfalseormisleadingstatementtoanyinspector,orexpertaccompanyinganyinspector,whois exercising any function contemplated or any powerprovidedforinsection[].(5)Everypersoncommitsanoffencewhoremoves,altersorinterferesinanywaywithanythingseizedundersection[],exceptwiththeauthorisationofaninspector.”Section21.Directionsrequiringsecuritymeasuresandrelatedoffence“(1)The [RESPONSIBLEAUTHORITY]maygivedirections inwriting to an individual, or in the case of a facility, aComplianceOfficer,requiringhimto–

(a) take such measures to ensure the security ofcontrolledagentsortoxinsorcontrolledequipmentortechnology;

(b) reviewandupdateanysecurityplans;and(c) take any other measures that the [RESPONSIBLE

AUTHORITY]mayreasonablyrequire.(2) Where the [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] has reasonablegrounds for believing that adequatemeasures to ensure thesecurity of controlled agents or toxins or controlledequipment or technology kept or used in any relevantpremisesarenotbeing takenandareunlikely tobe taken, itmaygivedirectionsinwritingtotheindividualor,inthecaseofa facility, theComplianceOfficer, requiringhimtodestroyordisposeof the items.Thedirectionsshallspecifyhowandbywhentheitemsmustbedestroyedordisposedof.Offence(3)Everypersoncommitsanoffencewhofailstocomplywithdirections given by the [RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY] undersubsections(1)or(2).”