45-8-374. Limitations on negligent marketing claims.
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45-8-374 . Limitations on negligent marketing claims. It is unlawful for a person to bring a negligent marketing claim against a manufacturer or seller of firearms or ammunition unless all of the following conditions are met:
(1)the marketing practice directly targeted individuals who are legally prohibited from owning firearms;
(2)the marketing practice encouraged or facilitated the unlawful use of firearms;
(3)there is a direct and substantial causal link between the marketing practice and the harm suffered by the plaintiff; and
(4)the marketing practice violated a state or federal statute explicitly regulating the sale or marketing of firearms or ammunition in a manner that constitutes a willful and knowing violation of the law.