Montana § 45-8-374 - Limitations On Negligent Marketing Claims
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 45-8-374 — Limitations On Negligent Marketing Claims, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-8-374. Limitations On Negligent Marketing Claims
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.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 45-8-374
What does Montana Code Annotated § 45-8-374 cover?
Section 45-8-374 ("Limitations On Negligent Marketing Claims") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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