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OK HB1318

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Danny Morgan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act (15 O.S. 2001, Section 753) to add "free offers" to list of unlawful consumer practices.

  • Prohibits businesses from making free offer promotions unless they obtain necessary billing information directly from the consumer and provide clear, conspicuous disclosure of all terms and potential financial obligations.

  • Defines "free offer" as rebates or free products/services where accepting them requires consumer contact to avoid incurring financial obligation for additional products or services.

  • Exempts free offers when consumer and business have established business relationship from prior purchase within 18 months; exemption does not extend to business affiliates unless consumer would reasonably expect affiliate involvement.

  • Violations constitute unfair or deceptive trade practices subject to enforcement action by Oklahoma Attorney General or district attorneys; effective November 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Contracts; prohibiting free offers unless certain conditions are met; effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Economic Development, Tourism and Financial Services

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Economic Development, Tourism and Financial Services2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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