# Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002; Possession, Use, and Transfer of Biological Agents and Toxins
> **Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service** · Interim rule and request for comments. · Published 2002-12-13 · Effective 2003-02-11 · 67 FR 76908
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-31373
- **Category:** plant-animal-health
- **Sub-agency:** Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 67 FR 76908
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 331
- **Publication date:** 2002-12-13
- **Effective date:** 2003-02-11
- **USDA docket:** Docket No. 02-088-1
## Abstract

In accordance with the Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002, we are establishing, by regulation, standards and procedures governing the possession, use, and transfer of biological agents and toxins that have been determined to have the potential to pose a severe threat to both human and animal health, to animal health, to plant health, or to animal and plant products. This action is necessary to protect animal and plant health, and animal and plant products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/13/02-31373/agricultural-bioterrorism-protection-act-of-2002-possession-use-and-transfer-of-biological-agents)
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