W. Va. Code § 61-7A-1

Current through 2024 First Special Session
Section 61-7A-1 - Legislative intent

It is the intention of the Legislature in the enactment of this article to clarify the persons whom it intends to proscribe from the possession of firearms due to mental illness; establish a process in reporting the names of persons proscribed from possession of firearms due to mental illness to the central state mental health registry; authorize reporting by registry to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System; and to prescribe a means for reinstating one's ability to lawfully possess a firearm.

W. Va. Code § 61-7A-1

Amended by 2016 Acts, ch. 207 (SB 338), eff. 6/8/2016.