2016 Revised Code of Washington
Title 9 - CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
9.94A Sentencing reform act of 1981.
9.94A.706 Community custody—Possession of firearms, ammunition, or explosives prohibited.
RCW 9.94A.706 Community custody—Possession of firearms, ammunition, or explosives prohibited.
(1) No offender sentenced to a term of community custody under the supervision of the department may own, use, or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives. An offender's actual or constructive possession of firearms, ammunition, or explosives shall be reported to local law enforcement or local prosecution for consideration of new charges and subject to sanctions under RCW 9.94A.633 or 9.94A.737.
(2) For the purposes of this section:
(a) "Constructive possession" means the power and intent to control the firearm, ammunition, or explosives.
(b) "Explosives" has the same definition as in RCW 46.04.170.
(c) "Firearm" has the same definition as in RCW 9.41.010.
[ 2012 1st sp.s. c 6 § 4; 2008 c 231 § 11.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 1st sp.s. c 6 §§ 1, 3 through 9, and 11 through 14: See note following RCW 9.94A.631.
Application—2012 1st sp.s. c 6: See note following RCW 9.94A.631.
Intent—Application—Application of repealers—Effective date—2008 c 231: See notes following RCW 9.94A.701.
Severability—2008 c 231: See note following RCW 9.94A.500.
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