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OK SB1303

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

David Holt

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 79 O.S. 2011, Section 205 of the Oklahoma Antitrust Reform Act to expand standing for private civil actions and Attorney General parens patriae actions to include persons injured "either directly or indirectly" in their business or property.

  • Injured persons and the state remain eligible to recover treble damages, actual damages, and costs including reasonable attorney fees for violations of the Oklahoma Antitrust Reform Act.

  • Court must exclude from monetary damages any amounts that duplicate prior awards for the same injury or are allocable to natural persons who excluded their claims and other persons in parens patriae actions.

  • Attorney General may bring civil actions on behalf of the state, political subdivisions, or natural persons residing in the state for injunctive relief and monetary damages for antitrust violations.

  • Any civil action under this section must be commenced within four years after the claim accrued or was discovered, whichever is later; effective date is November 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Antitrust Reform Act; modifying manner of certain injury. Effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Business and Commerce

2/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Business and Commerce2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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