Indiana legal term
Weapon of mass destruction in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Weapon of mass destruction” 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 Indiana criminal code.
What does “Weapon of mass destruction” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Weapon of mass destruction" means any chemical device, biological device or organism, or radiological device that is capable of being used for terrorism. (Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-354)
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