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9.41.045 – Possession by offenders | Washington Law

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9.41.045 – Possession by offenders

Washington Crimes and Punishments § 9.41.045

Summary

RCW 9.41.045 - Possession by offenders As a sentence condition and requirement, offenders under the supervision of the department of corrections pursuant to chapter 9.94A RCW shall not own, use, or possess firearms or ammunition. In addition to any penalty imposed pursuant to RCW 9.41.040 when applicable, offenders found to be in actual or constructive possession of firearms or ammunition shall be subject to the appropriate violation process and sanctions as provided for in *RCW 9.94A.634

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