What is the law concerning the development and use of weapons of mass destruction technologies?

In California, the development and use of weapons of mass destruction technologies, such as nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons, is strictly prohibited under state and federal law. It is illegal to possess or attempt to produce such weapons. Additionally, anyone who participates in the development, testing, sale, or use of weapons of mass destruction technologies is subject to criminal prosecution. In California, any person found guilty of knowingly making, possessing, or attempting to make or possess a weapon of mass destruction faces imprisonment of up to four years. Furthermore, anyone found guilty of making, possessing, or attempting to make or possess a weapon of mass destruction with the intention to wage a war of aggression faces imprisonment of up to five years. Additionally, the United Nations has issued a resolution prohibiting the development, possession, and use of weapons of mass destruction. The California Penal Code imposes criminal liability on those who violate the terms of the UN resolution. Violators of this law can face fines and imprisonment and may be subject to seizure of property used for the purpose of making weapons of mass destruction. Finally, any person found guilty of causing an explosion of a weapon of mass destruction faces imprisonment of up to life. This crime can also be punished by a fine and forfeiture of any property used in the manufacture, possession, or use of such a weapon.

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