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Code · Washington · Title 9 — Crimes and Punishments · Chapter 9.41

RCW 9.41.171

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*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 2632.SL ) ***
It is a class C felony for any person who is not a citizen of the United States to carry or possess any firearm, unless the person:
(1)Is a lawful permanent resident;
(2)has obtained a valid alien firearm license pursuant to RCW 9.41.173 ;
(3)is a deferred action for childhood arrivals recipient lawfully employed as a peace officer as defined in RCW 10.120.010 or a corrections officer as defined in RCW 43.101.010 ; or
(4)meets the requirements of RCW 9.41.175 .
[ 2024 c 330 s 4 ; 2009 c 216 s 2 .]
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