Ohio · Ohio Revised Code — Title 29, Crimes

Ohio Rev. Code (Criminal) § 2909.27: Criminal use of chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapon or explosive device

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

This statute makes it illegal to recklessly or knowingly use or deploy chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear weapons, or explosives to cause death or serious harm, intimidate populations, or coerce governments. Violations are classified as first- or second-degree felonies.

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