biologic weapons prohibition; crime

HB 2974 is a definitional amendment to Arizona law, not a new prohibition on biologic weapons. It defines key terms for existing terrorism and animal facility protection statutes, including "biological agent" (microorganisms or toxins that cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment) and "animal or ecological terrorism" (felony acts targeting animal facilities with property damage over $10,000 or injury to personnel). The bill clarifies legal standards for prosecuting crimes involving biological agents or attacks on animal facilities, such as farms, zoos, or research labs. It directly affects law enforcement and prosecutors handling terrorism cases involving biological threats or animal facilities, but does not create new criminal penalties.