Arizona legal term
Vector in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Vector” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Arizona criminal code.
What does “Vector” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Vector" means a living organism or molecule, including a recombinant molecule or biological product that may be engineered through biotechnology, that is capable of carrying a biological agent or toxin to a host. 16. (A.R.S. § 13-2301)
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