Explanatory Notes

Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001

2001 CHAPTER 24

14th December 2001

Commentary on Sections

Part 7: Security of Pathogens and Toxins

Section 59 Duty to notify Secretary of State before keeping or using any dangerous substances

135.This places a duty on the occupiers of premises to notify the Secretary of State before keeping or using any dangerous substance there. Occupiers of premises holding these substances when this Part of the Act is implemented must notify the Secretary of State within one month. Similarly, occupiers of premises holding substances which are subsequently added to the Schedule have one month in which to notify the Secretary of State of their holdings once any such modification comes into effect.