# W. Va. Code § 61-7C-3: Limitations on negligent marketing claims

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A7C_S3

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 61-7C-3
- **Heading:** Limitations on negligent marketing claims
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 61 / Article 7C / Section 3

## Text

(a) A person may bring a negligent marketing claim against a manufacturer or seller of firearms or ammunition only if 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 direct cause and substantial proximate cause 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.

(b) If these conditions are not met, the court must, upon motion, summarily dismiss the action or dismiss any parties who are improperly joined.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 61-7C-1 §61-7C-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A7C_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-7C-2 §61-7C-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A7C_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-7C-3 §61-7C-3. Limitations on negligent marketing claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A7C_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-7C-4 §61-7C-4. Predicate exception limitation; construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A7C_S4.md)

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