35-47-11.1-1. Application
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a political subdivision (as defined in IC 3-5-2-38). As added by P.L.152-2011, SEC.4.
35-47-11.1-2. Political Subdivision Regulation of Firearms, Ammunition, and Firearm Accessories Prohibited
Sec. 2. Except as provided in section 4 of this chapter, a political subdivision may not regulate: (1) firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories; (2) the ownership, possession, carrying, transportation, registration, transfer, and storage of firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories; and (3) commerce in and taxation of firearms, firearm ammunition, and firearm accessories. As added by […]
35-47-11.1-3. Voidance of Political Subdivision Ordinances, Measures, Enactments, Rules, Policies, and Exercises of Proprietary Authority
Sec. 3. Any provision of an ordinance, measure, enactment, rule, or policy or exercise of proprietary authority of a political subdivision or of an employee or agent of a political subdivision acting in an official capacity: (1) enacted or undertaken before, on, or after June 30, 2011; and (2) that pertains to or affects the […]
35-47-11.1-4. Not Prohibited by Chapter
Sec. 4. This chapter may not be construed to prevent any of the following: (1) A law enforcement agency of a political subdivision from enacting and enforcing regulations pertaining to firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories issued to or used by law enforcement officers in the course of their official duties. (2) Subject to IC 34-28-7-2, […]
35-47-11.1-5. Civil Actions Concerning Political Subdivision Violations
Sec. 5. A person adversely affected by an ordinance, a measure, an enactment, a rule, or a policy adopted or enforced by a political subdivision that violates this chapter may file an action in a court with competent jurisdiction against the political subdivision for: (1) declarative and injunctive relief; and (2) actual and consequential damages […]
35-47-11.1-6. Civil Actions; Adversely Affected Persons
Sec. 6. A person is “adversely affected” for purposes of section 5 of this chapter if either of the following applies: (1) The person is an individual who meets all of the following requirements: (A) The individual lawfully resides within the United States. (B) The individual may legally possess a firearm under the laws of […]
35-47-11.1-7. Civil Actions; Recovery of Damages, Costs, and Fees
Sec. 7. A prevailing plaintiff in an action under section 5 of this chapter is entitled to recover from the political subdivision the following: (1) The greater of the following: (A) Actual damages, including consequential damages. (B) Liquidated damages of three (3) times the plaintiff’s attorney’s fees. (2) Court costs (including fees). (3) Reasonable attorney’s […]