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To: Myrddin; neverdem; All

Correct.

RCW 9.41.290
State preemption.

The state of Washington hereby fully occupies and preempts the entire field of firearms regulation within the boundaries of the state, including the registration, licensing, possession, purchase, sale, acquisition, transfer, discharge, and transportation of firearms, or any other element relating to firearms or parts thereof, including ammunition and reloader components. Cities, towns, and counties or other municipalities may enact only those laws and ordinances relating to firearms that are specifically authorized by state law, as in RCW 9.41.300, and are consistent with this chapter. Such local ordinances shall have the same penalty as provided for by state law. Local laws and ordinances that are inconsistent with, more restrictive than, or exceed the requirements of state law shall not be enacted and are preempted and repealed, regardless of the nature of the code, charter, or home rule status of such city, town, county, or municipality.


14 posted on 01/08/2009 10:14:22 PM PST by djf (< Tagline closed until further notice. Awaiting bailout >)
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To: djf
Thanks for the citation. The mayor and city council need some legal counsel to educate them.
17 posted on 01/08/2009 10:47:48 PM PST by Myrddin
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