TCA 39-17-1325
Immunity for failure to adopt policy that prohibits weapons on premises
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What does this charge mean?
A property owner, business, or manager who has the authority to prohibit weapons on their property but chooses not to post a prohibition sign cannot be sued for damages related to that choice, except if they acted with gross negligence or intentional misconduct. This provides liability protection for property owners who decide not to ban guns on their premises.
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(a) A person, business, or other entity that owns, controls, or manages property and has the authority to prohibit weapons on that property by posting, pursuant to § 39-17-1359, shall be immune from civil liability with respect to any claim based on such person’s, business’s, or other entity’s failure to adopt a policy that prohibits weapons on the property by posting pursuant to § 39-17-1359. (b) Immunity under subsection (a) does not apply to a person, business, or other entity whose conduct or failure to act is the result of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
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TCA Section39-17-1325