Idaho § 5-247 LIMITATION ON SUITS AGAINST A FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION MANUFACTURER, TRADE ASSOCIATION OR SELLER — LIMITATION ON RIGHT TO BRING SUIT OR RECOVER DAMAGES

Idaho Statutes

§ 5-247 — LIMITATION ON SUITS AGAINST A FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION MANUFACTURER, TRADE ASSOCIATION OR SELLER — LIMITATION ON RIGHT TO BRING SUIT OR RECOVER DAMAGES

Idaho § 5-247

Title 5PROCEEDINGS IN CIVIL ACTIONS IN COURTS OF RECORD

Ch. 2LIMITATION OF ACTIONS

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Idaho Code § 5-247 (2026).

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(1)In this section, "governmental unit" means:

(a)A political subdivision of the state, including a municipality or county; and

(b)Any other agency of government whose authority is derived from the laws or constitution of this state.

(2)Except as provided by subsection (3) of this section, a governmental unit 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.

(3)A governmental unit on behalf of the state or any other governmental unit may bring a suit described by subsection (2) of this section if the suit is approved in advance by the legislature by ado

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(1) In this section, "governmental unit" means:
(a) A political subdivision of the state, including a municipality or county; and
(b) Any other agency of government whose authority is derived from the laws or constitution of this state.
(2) Except as provided by subsection (3) of this section, a governmental unit 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.
(3) A governmental unit on behalf of the state or any other governmental unit may bring a suit described by subsection (2) of this section if the suit is approved in advance by the legislature by adoption of a concurrent resolution or by enactment of a statute. This subsection does not create a cause of action.
(4) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a governmental unit from bringing an action against a firearms manufacturer, trade association or seller for recovery of damages for:
(a) Breach of contract or warranty as to firearms or ammunition purchased by a governmental unit;
(b) Damage or harm to property owned or leased by the governmental unit caused by a defective firearm or ammunition; or
(c) Injunctive relief to enforce a valid ordinance, statute or rule.
(5) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the attorney general from bringing a suit described by subsection (2) of this section on behalf of the state or any other governmental unit. This subsection does not create a cause of action.