Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, 1993 (Act No. 87 1993)

In this Notice a word or expression to which a meaning has been assigned in the Act bears the meaning so assigned and, unless the context otherwise indicates—

"Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention"

means the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction, added as a schedule to the Act;

"biological weapons"

means microbial or other biological agents or toxins, regardless of the origin or method of production thereof, of types and in quantities that have no justification for prophylactic, protective or other peaceful purposes, and weapons, equipment or means of delivery designed to use such agents or toxins for hostile purposes or in armed conflict;

"development"

means all phases before production, and includes conceptualisation, research, analysis, testing, configuration or pilot production schemes;

"services"

includes freight forwarding, storing and stockpiling (if not part of the manufacture and transfer processes), transporting, maintaining (repairing, overhauling, refurbishing), trading, consulting, disposing, and technical assistance;

"the Act"

means the Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, 1993 (Act No. 87 of 1993).

"transfer"

means the change of ownership or custodianship, or change in the location, of controlled goods, whether or not they cross an international border.