NMU's Compliance Database - Northern Michigan University

Universities must keep comprehensive inventories of select agents and must submit the names and other identifying information for individuals who the university determines have a legitimate need to handle or use the toxins.

All colleges and universities that possess select agents, which are certain biological agents and toxins, need to register with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Requires prompt notification of the release of a select agent outside of the biocontainment area, or of theft or loss of a select agent. The university must also deny access to the agents/toxins by restricted persons.

Whoever knowingly possesses any biological agent, toxin, or delivery system of a type or in a quantity that, under the circumstances, is not reasonably justified by a prophylactic, protective, bona fide research, or other peaceful purpose, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.