- (b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine or to both.
Destruction etc: supplementary. 18.—(1) In sections 12 to 15 “chemical weapons production facility” has the meaning given by the definition of that expression in the Convention, and for this purpose—
- (a) expressions used in the definition in the Convention shall be construed in accordance with the Convention, and
- (b) section 1 shall be ignored.
(2) For the purposes of sections 12 to 16 “destroyed” and “destruction”, in relation to a building, mean demolished and demolition.
(3) Nothing in sections 12 to 15 affects any power arising otherwise than by virtue of those sections (such as a power to dispose of property in police possession in connection with the investigation of a suspected offence).
Chemicals for permitted purposes
Restriction on use etc. 19.—(1) Subject to section 20 (which relates to licences) no person shall—
- (a) use a Schedule 1 toxic chemical or precursor for a permitted purpose, or
- (b) produce or have in his possession a Schedule 1 toxic chemical or precursor with the intention that it will be used for a permitted purpose.
(2) A Schedule 1 toxic chemical or precursor is a toxic chemical or precursor listed in Schedule 1 to the annex on chemicals to the Convention; and for ease of reference that Schedule is set out in the Schedule to this Act.
(3) A person contravening this section is guilty of an offence and liable—
- (a) on summary conviction, to a fine of an amount not exceeding the statutory maximum;
- (b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine.
Licences. 20.—(1) Section 19 does not apply to anything done in accordance with the terms of a licence granted by the Secretary of State and having effect at the time it is done.
(2) The Secretary of State may—
- (a) grant a licence in such circumstances and on such terms as he thinks fit;
- (b) vary or revoke a licence by serving a notice to that effect on the person to whom the licence was granted.
(3) A variation or revocation shall take effect at such reasonable time as is specified in the notice served under subsection (2)(b).
(4) The Secretary of State may by order make provision with respect to appealing against a refusal to grant, renew or vary a licence or against a variation or revocation of a licence.
