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AK HB207

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/18/2015

Primary Sponsor

Max Gruenberg

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Origin

House of Representatives

29th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands private right of action for antitrust violations to include persons injured directly or indirectly, removing previous restriction to business or property injuries only.

  • Allows private plaintiffs to recover threefold damages plus court costs and attorney fees upon successful civil action against antitrust violators.

  • Requires persons commencing antitrust actions to simultaneously mail a copy of the complaint to the attorney general.

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

  • Permits courts to order revocation, suspension, or dissolution of business organizations found to have violated antitrust laws and allows use of statistical sampling to prove aggregate damages in civil actions.

Legislative Description

Antitrust Actions & Penalties

Consumer Affairs

Last Action

REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE

4/18/2015

Committee Referrals

Labor & Commerce4/18/2015

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