W. Va. Code § 55-18-2
Authority to bring suit against manufacturers, sellers, trade associations or dealers of firearms
West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 55 — Actions, Suits and Arbitration; Judicial Sale · Status: effective
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- W. Va. Code § 55-18-2, Authority to bring suit against manufacturers, sellers, trade associations or dealers of firearms, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2391220
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The authority to bring suit and the right to recover against any firearms or ammunition manufacturer, seller, trade association or dealer of firearms by or on behalf of any county or municipality in this state for damages, abatement or injunctive relief resulting from or relating to the design, manufacture, marketing, or sale of firearms or ammunition to the public is reserved exclusively to the state: Provided, That nothing contained in this article may prohibit a county or municipality from bringing an action for breach of contract or warranty as to firearms or ammunition purchased by the county or municipality.