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AK HB14

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2013

Primary Sponsor

Max Gruenberg

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Origin

House of Representatives

28th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands private right of action for antitrust violations to include persons injured directly or indirectly, allowing them to recover treble damages plus attorney fees and court costs.

  • Requires any person commencing an antitrust action to simultaneously mail a copy of the complaint to the attorney general.

  • Expands the definition of "person" in antitrust statutes to include the state, political subdivisions, cities, boroughs, and governmental entities such as the Alaska Railroad Corporation and University of Alaska.

  • Allows courts to recover aggregate damages using statistical sampling or reasonable estimation methods without separately proving individual claims or damage amounts.

  • Authorizes courts to revoke, forfeit, or suspend business charters, licenses, or franchises, or order dissolution or divestiture of assets for antitrust violations.

Legislative Description

Antitrust Actions & Penalties

Consumer Affairs

Last Action

REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE

1/16/2013

Committee Referrals

Labor & Commerce1/16/2013

Full Bill Text

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