Human Pathogens and Toxins Act

Marginal note:Intentional release

58 Every person who intentionally releases or otherwise abandons a human pathogen or toxin in contravention of this Act or the regulations is guilty of an indictable offence and is liable to imprisonment

• (a) for life, if the result causes death or is likely to cause death to any individual;

• (b) for a term of not more than 14 years, if the result creates a risk to the health, safety, or security of the public.