Human Pathogens and Toxins Act

Marginal note:Prohibited possession — Schedules 1 to 4

• 11 (1) Within 30 days after the date of publication of a regulation made under subsection 9(1) or (2), every person who, as a result of the regulation, no longer has lawful possession of a human pathogen or toxin shall

  • (a) dispose of it in accordance with the regulations, if any;

  • (b) transfer it to a facility where controlled activities in relation to it are authorized; or

  • (c) obtain from the Minister a licence, or a variation of the conditions of their existing licence, authorizing possession of it.

• Marginal note:Prohibited possession — Schedule 5

  (2) Within 14 days after the date of publication of a regulation made under subsection 10(1), every person who, as a result of the regulation, no longer has lawful possession of a human pathogen or toxin shall dispose of it in accordance with the regulations, if any.

• Marginal note:No contravention

  (3) No person contravenes subsection 7(1) or section 8 by reason only that they possess a human pathogen or toxin in the circumstances described in subsection (1) or (2) if they transfer or dispose of it in accordance with subsection (1) or (2).