1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the State of Nevada is the only governmental entity in this state that may commence a lawsuit against a manufacturer or distributor of a firearm or ammunition or a trade association related to firearms or ammunition for damages, abatement or injunctive relief resulting from or relating to the lawful design or manufacture of a firearm or ammunition or the marketing or sale of a firearm or ammunition to the public.
2. The provisions of this section do not prohibit a county, city, local government or other political subdivision of this state or an agency thereof from commencing a lawsuit against a manufacturer or distributor of a firearm or ammunition for breach of contract or warranty concerning a firearm or ammunition purchased by the county, city, local government or other political subdivision of this state or agency thereof.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1411)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
NRS 12.010 - Assignment of thing in action not to prejudice defense.
NRS 12.015 - Actions involving indigent persons.
NRS 12.020 - Actions by married couple.
NRS 12.030 - Defense of actions against married couple.
NRS 12.040 - Deserted spouse as a party.
NRS 12.050 - Appointment of guardian ad litem.
NRS 12.070 - Parent or guardian may maintain action for seduction.
NRS 12.080 - Parent or guardian may maintain action for injury of minor child.
NRS 12.100 - Action not to abate by death of any party after verdict.
NRS 12.130 - Intervention: Right to intervention; procedure, determination and costs; exception.