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This bill, titled the "Firearm Industry Responsibility Act," proposes to add a new section to Michigan's Revised Judicature Act of 1961, establishing new responsibilities and potential liabilities for members of the firearm industry. It states that a "firearm industry member," defined as any entity involved in the sale, manufacture, distribution, importing, or marketing of "firearm-related products" (which includes firearms, ammunition, parts, and certain related equipment like 3D printers and accessories), cannot knowingly or recklessly create, maintain, or contribute to a "public nuisance" through their business practices. A public nuisance is broadly defined as anything that endangers public health, safety, or peace. The bill requires these members to implement "reasonable controls," which are defined as procedures and safeguards designed to prevent sales to prohibited individuals, straw purchasers (people buying for someone else), or those at risk of misuse, as well as to prevent theft and ensure compliance with all laws. A violation of these provisions is considered a public nuisance, and the bill allows the Attorney General to seek injunctions, abatement of the nuisance, restitution, damages, and legal fees. Individuals harmed by a violation can also sue for injunctive relief, damages, and legal fees. Importantly, the bill clarifies that a firearm industry member's conduct can be considered a cause of a public nuisance even if third parties' actions intervene, as long as the harm was a reasonably foreseeable effect of the member's conduct, and the intent to cause harm or create a nuisance is not required to prove a violation. The bill also explicitly states it does not limit other legal actions or obligations under existing laws and must be interpreted consistently with constitutional requirements.

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