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§21-1289.24a.
§21-1289.24a.
1. The State Legislature declares that the lawful design, marketing,
manufacturing, or sale of firearms or ammunition to the public is not
unreasonably dangerous activity and does not constitute a nuisance.
2. The authority to bring suit and right to recover against any
firearms or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, or dealer by
or on behalf of any governmental unit created by or pursuant to an act
of the Legislature or the Constitution, or any department, agency, or
authority thereof, for damages, abatement, or injunctive relief
resulting from or relating to the lawful design, manufacturing,
marketing, or sale of firearms or ammunition to the public shall be
reserved exclusively to the state. This paragraph shall not prohibit a
political subdivision or local government authority from bringing an
action against a firearms or ammunition manufacturer or dealer for
breach of contract or warranty as to firearms or ammunition purchased
by the political subdivision or local government authority. This bill
shall not be construed to prohibit an individual from bringing a cause
of action based upon an existing recognized theory of law.
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