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.