2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 9.41.097: Supplying information on persons purchasing pistols or applying for concealed pistol licenses.

(1) The department of social and health services, mental health institutions, and other health care facilities shall, upon request of a court or law enforcement agency, supply such relevant information as is necessary to determine the eligibility of a person to possess a pistol or to be issued a concealed pistol license under RCW 9.41.070 or to purchase a pistol under RCW 9.41.090.

     (2) Mental health information received by: (a) The department of licensing pursuant to RCW 9.41.047 or 9.41.170; (b) an issuing authority pursuant to RCW 9.41.047 or 9.41.070; (c) a chief of police or sheriff pursuant to RCW 9.41.090 or 9.41.170; (d) a court or law enforcement agency pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, shall not be disclosed except as provided in RCW 42.56.240(4).

[2005 c 274 § 202; 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 412; 1983 c 232 § 5.]

Part headings not law -- Effective date -- 2005 c 274: See RCW 42.56.901 and 42.56.902.      Finding -- Intent -- Severability -- Effective dates -- Contingent expiration date -- 1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.      Severability -- 1983 c 232: See note following RCW 9.41.010.