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Background Check Advisory Board, Washington
The primary purpose of the board is to ensure that the Washington State Patrol firearms background check unit established in section 1 of this act is administered efficiently and effectively, and in a manner that honors individual firearms rights while preventing prohibited persons from obtaining firearms.
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| Policy Area | Public Safety |
| Governor Appointments | 6 |
| Total Board Positions | 6 |
| Statutory Authority | RCW 43.43.590 |
| Public Disclosure Required? | No |
| Senate Confirmation Required? | No |
| Compensation | Members of the board shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for travel expenses |
| Term Length (years) | 4 |
| Statutory Term Limits | None |
Member Requirements: The Board shall consist of the following members, appointed by the governor:
(a) The Chief of the Washington state patrol or the Chief's designee;
(b) The Executive Director of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs or the Executive Director's designee;
(c) One sheriff;
(d) One police chief;
(e) One person engaged in the business of lawfully selling firearms at retail in this state who holds a federal firearms license under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 923 (a); and
(f) One member of the general public.
(a) The Chief of the Washington state patrol or the Chief's designee;
(b) The Executive Director of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs or the Executive Director's designee;
(c) One sheriff;
(d) One police chief;
(e) One person engaged in the business of lawfully selling firearms at retail in this state who holds a federal firearms license under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 923 (a); and
(f) One member of the general public.