Ohio Code § 2909.28
Ohio Code § 2909.28. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2909.28.
(A) No person, with the intent to manufacture a chemical weapon, biological weapon, radiological
or nuclear weapon, or explosive device, shall knowingly assemble or possess one or
more toxins, toxic chemicals, precursors of toxic chemicals, vectors, biological agents,
or hazardous radioactive substances that may be used to manufacture a chemical weapon,
biological weapon, radiological or nuclear weapon, or explosive device. (B) In a prosecution under this section, it is not necessary to allege or prove that
the offender assembled or possessed all chemicals or substances necessary to manufacture
a chemical weapon, biological weapon, radiological or nuclear weapon, or explosive
device. The assembly or possession of a single chemical or substance, with the intent to
use that chemical or substance in the manufacture of a chemical weapon, biological
weapon, radiological or nuclear weapon, or explosive device, is sufficient to violate
this section. (C) Whoever violates this section is guilty of illegal assembly or possession of chemicals
or substances for the manufacture of a chemical weapon, biological weapon, radiological
or nuclear weapon, or explosive device, which is a felony of the fourth degree. (D) This section does not apply when the items described in division (A) of this section
are assembled or possessed for a purpose related to the performance of official duties
related to any military purpose of the United States and any law enforcement purpose,
including any domestic riot control purpose.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2909.28
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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