Commentary on Sections Part 7: Security of Pathogens and Toxins Section 59 Duty to notify Secretary of State before keeping or using any dangerous substances
135.This places a duty on the occupiers of premises to notify the Secretary of State before keeping or using any dangerous substance there. Occupiers of premises holding these substances when this Part of the Act is implemented must notify the Secretary of State within one month. Similarly, occupiers of premises holding substances which are subsequently added to the Schedule have one month in which to notify the Secretary of State of their holdings once any such modification comes into effect.