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Indiana Code Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure § 34-12-3.5-3

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 3. (a) Notwithstanding IC 34-12-3 or any other law, only the state of Indiana may bring or maintain an action by or on behalf of a political subdivision against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, seller, or dealer, concerning the:

(1) design;

(2) manufacture;

(3) import;

(4) export;

(5) distribution;

(6) advertising;

(7) marketing;

(8) sale;  or

(9) criminal, unlawful, or unintentional use;

of a firearm, ammunition, or a component part of a firearm or ammunition.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), notwithstanding IC 34-12-3 or any other law, a political subdivision may not independently bring or maintain an action described in subsection (a).

(c) This section does not prohibit a political subdivision from bringing an action against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, or dealer:

(1) alleging the breach of a contract or warranty as it relates to a firearm or ammunition purchased by the political subdivision;  or

(2) to enforce a generally applicable zoning or business ordinance that applies to a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, or dealer to the same degree as other similar businesses.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure § 34-12-3.5-3 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-34-civil-law-and-procedure/in-code-sect-34-12-3-5-3/

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