1. (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:

   1. (1) design;
   2. (2) manufacture;
   3. (3) import;
   4. (4) export;
   5. (5) distribution;
   6. (6) advertising;
   7. (7) marketing;
   8. (8) sale; or

   9. (9) criminal, unlawful, or unintentional use;

      of a firearm, ammunition, or a component part of a firearm or ammunition.

2. (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).

3. (c) This section does not prohibit a political subdivision from bringing an action against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, or dealer:

   1. (1) alleging the breach of a contract or warranty as it relates to a firearm or ammunition purchased by the political subdivision; or
   2. (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.

As added by P.L.170-2024, SEC.2.