Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 9. CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS |
Chapter 9.41. Firearms and dangerous weapons. |
Section 9.41.092. Licensed dealer deliveries—Background checks.
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- Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a licensed dealer may not deliver any firearm to a purchaser or transferee until the earlier of:(1) The results of all required background checks are known and the purchaser or transferee is not prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under federal or state law; or(2) Ten business days have elapsed from the date the licensed dealer requested the background check. However, for sales and transfers of pistols if the purchaser or transferee does not have a valid permanent Washington driver's license or state identification card or has not been a resident of the state for the previous consecutive ninety days, then the time period in this subsection shall be extended from ten business days to sixty days.[2015 c 1 § 4 (Initiative Measure No. 594, approved November 4, 2014).]NOTES:Finding—2015 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 594): See note following RCW 9.41.010.
2015 c 1 § 4 (Initiative Measure No. 594, approved November 4, 2014).