This section adds a new section to an existing chapter 9.41. Here is the modified chapter for context.
An owner or other person lawfully in possession of a firearm who suffers the loss or theft of the firearm shall report the facts and circumstances of the loss or theft to the local law enforcement agency where the loss or theft occurred within five days after the person first discovered the loss or theft. The report must include, to the extent known: The firearm's caliber, make, model, manufacturer, and serial number; any other distinguishing number or identification mark on the firearm; and the circumstances of the loss or theft, including the date, place, and manner.
A law enforcement agency that receives a report of a lost or stolen firearm shall enter the following information, to the extent known, into the national crime information center database:
The firearm's caliber, make, model, manufacturer, and serial number; and
Any other distinguishing number or identification mark on the firearm.
A person who fails to report a lost or stolen firearm in violation of this section is subject to the following penalties:
For a first offense, the person commits a civil infraction and is subject to a penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $250;
For a second offense, the person commits a civil infraction and is subject to a penalty of not less than $250 nor more than $500; and
For a third or subsequent offense, the person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.