Washington legal term
Washington state patrol firearms background check program in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Washington state patrol firearms background check program” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Washington state patrol firearms background check program” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Washington state patrol firearms background check program" means the division within the state patrol that conducts background checks for all firearm transfers and the disposition of firearms. (RCW 9.41.010)
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