Chemicals for permitted purposes
C119 Restriction on use etc.
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.