§1799. Preemption of state law; liability of manufacturer, trade association, or dealer of firearms and ammunition

            A. The governing authority of any political subdivision or local or other governmental authority of the state is precluded and preempted from bringing suit to recover against any firearms or ammunition manufacturer, distributor, trade association, or dealer for damages for injury, death, or loss or to seek other injunctive relief resulting from or relating to the design, manufacture, marketing, or sale of firearms or ammunition. The authority to bring such actions as may be authorized by law shall be reserved exclusively to the state.

            B. This Section shall not prohibit the governing authority of a political subdivision or local or other governing authority of the state from bringing an action against a firearms or ammunition manufacturer, distributor, trade association, or dealer for breach of contract as to firearms or ammunition purchased by the political subdivision or local authority of the state.

            C. If a governing authority violates the provision of this Section, the defendant may be entitled to court costs and attorney fees.

            D. The court shall award reasonable attorney fees, court costs, compensation for loss of income, and all expenses to the defendant in any civil action if the court finds that the action was improperly brought under this Section.

            Acts 1999, No. 291, §1, eff. June 11, 1999; Acts 2025, No. 175, §2.