2-9-319. Government entity -- prohibitions on lawsuits related to firearms or manufacturers, MCA

Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATION

CHAPTER 9. LIABILITY EXPOSURE AND INSURANCE COVERAGE

Part 3. Claims and Actions

Government Entity -- Prohibitions On Lawsuits Related To Firearms Or Manufacturers

2-9-319. Government entity -- prohibitions on lawsuits related to firearms or manufacturers. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a government entity may not bring suit against a firearms or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, or seller for recovery of damages resulting from, or injunctive relief or abatement of a nuisance relating to, the lawful design, manufacture, marketing, or sale of firearms or ammunition to the public.

(2) Nothing in this section prohibits a government entity from bringing an action against a firearms or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, or seller for recovery of damages for:

(a) breach of contract or warranty as to firearms or ammunition purchased by a government entity; or

(b) damage or harm to property owned or leased by the government entity caused by a defective firearm or ammunition.

History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 210, L. 2023.