5536-S2 AMS DHIN S1907.1
2SSB 5536 - S AMD 73
By Senator Dhingra
PULLED 03/03/2023
On page 10, line 12, after "section;" strike "and"
On page 10, line 17, after "program" insert "; and
(f) A clear statement that under federal law it is unlawful for any person who is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance to ship or transport in interstate or foreign commerce, or possess in or affecting commerce, any firearm or ammunition, or to receive any firearm or ammunition which has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce"
On page 12, line 3, after "(1)" insert "Prior to sentencing any person convicted of violating RCW 69.50.4011(1)(b), 69.50.4013, 69.50.4014, or 69.41.030(2)(b), the court shall inform the person that under federal law it is unlawful for any person who is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance to ship or transport in interstate or foreign commerce, or possess in or affecting commerce, any firearm or ammunition, or to receive any firearm or ammunition which has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce.
(2)"
Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
EFFECT: Requires the court to inform individuals charged with or convicted of possession of drugs of the federal prohibition against individuals who are users of or addicted to any controlled substance possessing firearms or ammunition.
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