Current through codified legislation effective October 30, 2024
Section 7-2551.03 - Exemptions(a) No assault weapon originally distributed to a law enforcement agency or a law enforcement officer shall provide the basis for liability under this unit.(b) No action may be brought pursuant to this unit by a person injured by an assault weapon while committing a crime.(c) This section shall not operate to limit in scope any cause of action, other than that provided by this unit, available to a person injured by an assault weapon.(d) Any defense that is available in a strict liability action shall be available as a defense under this unit.(e) Recovery shall not be allowed under this unit for a self-inflicted injury that results from a reckless, wanton, or willful discharge of an assault weapon.Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-263, § 5, 37 DCR 8482.Application of Law 8-263: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-2551.01.