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Montana · Through Montana Code Annotated 2025

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

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  1. TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATION
  2. CHAPTER 9. LIABILITY EXPOSURE AND INSURANCE COVERAGE
  3. Part 3. Claims and Actions

(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.

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