2.— (1) A person shall be guilty of an offence if the person knowingly develops, produces or uses a microbial or other biological agent, or toxin (whatever its origin or method of production), for a hostile purpose.

(2) A person shall be guilty of an offence if—

(a) the person stockpiles, acquires, possesses or retains or transfers to another person a microbial or otherbiological agent, or toxin (whatever its origin or method of production), and

(b) the person does so knowing, or is reckless as to whether or not, the agent or toxin has been developed or produced or is intended to be used for a hostile purpose.

(3) A person shall be guilty of an offence if—

(a) the person develops, produces, uses, stockpiles, acquires, possesses or retains or transfers to another person a prohibited weapon, and

(b) the person does so knowing, or is reckless as to whether or not, it is a prohibited weapon.

(4) A person who attempts to commit an offence under subsection (1), (2) or (3) shall be guilty of an offence.