§ 14 §6030-F — Firearms in federally subsidized housing

1.
Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
2.
Prohibition or restriction on firearms prohibited.
A rental agreement for a subsidized apartment may not contain a provision or impose a rule that requires a person to agree, as a condition of tenancy, to a prohibition or restriction on the lawful ownership, use or possession of a firearm, a firearm component or ammunition within the tenant's specific rental unit. A landlord may impose reasonable restrictions related to the possession, use or transport of a firearm, a firearm component or ammunition within common areas as long as those restrictions do not circumvent the purpose of this subsection. A tenant shall exercise reasonable care in the storage of a firearm, a firearm component or ammunition.
3.
Damages; attorney's fees.
If a landlord brings an action to enforce a provision or rule prohibited under subsection 2, a tenant, tenant's household member or guest may recover actual damages sustained by that tenant, tenant's household member or guest and reasonable attorney's fees.
4.
Immunity.
Except in cases of willful, reckless or gross negligence, a landlord is not liable in a civil action for personal injury, death, property damage or other damages resulting from or arising out of an occurrence involving a firearm, a firearm component or ammunition that the landlord is required to allow on the property under this section.
5.
Exception.
This section does not apply to any prohibition or restriction that is required by federal or state law, rule or regulation.

Legislative History

PL 2015, c. 455, §1 (NEW). RR 2017, c. 1, §8 (COR).