North Carolina General Statutes 14-288.22. Unlawful use of a nuclear, biological, or chemical weapon of mass destruction; punishment
Attorney's Note
Under the N.C. Gen. Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A felony | up to life | |
| Class B1 felony | between 12 years and life |
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 14-288.22
- United States: shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
(a) Any person who unlawfully and willfully injures another by the use of a nuclear, biological, or chemical weapon of mass destruction is guilty of a Class A felony and shall be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.
(b) Any person who attempts, solicits another, or conspires to injure another by the use of a nuclear, biological, or chemical weapon of mass destruction is guilty of a Class B1 felony.
(c) Any person who for the purpose of violating any provision of this Article, deposits for delivery or attempts to have delivered, a nuclear, biological, or chemical weapon of mass destruction by the United States Postal Service or other public or private business engaged in the delivery of mail, packages, or parcels is guilty of a Class B1 felony. (2001-470, s. 1.)