Limitations on negligent marketing claims

45-8-374 . 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.