Section 34-12-3.5-3 - Permitted and prohibited actions(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: (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.Added by P.L. 170-2024,SEC. 2, eff. 3/15/2024.