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         AN ACT Relating to protecting gun and other firearm rights; adding new sections to chapter 9.41 RCW; and creating new sections.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

 

         NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 9.41 RCW to read as follows:

         It is unlawful for any government agency to confiscate guns or other firearms from citizens without due process.

 

         NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 9.41 RCW to read as follows:

         It is unlawful for any government agency to require background checks on the recipient of a firearm unless a uniform national standard is required.

 

         NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. The provisions of this act are to be liberally construed to effectuate the intent, policies, and purposes of this act.

 

         NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.

 

         NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. This act is known and may be cited as the "Protect Our Gun Rights Act."