Oklahoma § 12-1439 - Actions excluded

§ 12-1439. Actions excluded

The Oklahoma Citizens Participation Act shall not apply to:

1. An enforcement action that is brought in the name of this

state or a political subdivision of this state by the Attorney

General or a district attorney;

2. A legal action brought against a person primarily engaged in

the business of selling or leasing goods or services, if the

statement or conduct the action is based upon arises out of the sale

or lease of goods, services, or an insurance product, insurance

services, or a commercial transaction in which the intended audience

is an actual or potential buyer or customer;

3. A legal action seeking recovery for bodily injury, wrongful

death or survival or to statements made regarding that legal action;

4. A legal action brought under the Oklahoma Insurance Code or

arising out of an insurance contract; or

5. A civil action arising from an officer-director, employeeemployer, or independent contractor relationship that:

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a.

seeks recovery for misappropriation of trade secrets

or corporate opportunities, or

b.

seeks to enforce a non-disparagement agreement,

covenant not to compete, non-disclosure agreement, or

confidentiality agreement.

Added by Laws 2014, c. 107, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 2014. Amended by

Laws 2022, c. 321, § 11, emerg. eff. May 25, 2022; Laws 2025, c.

180, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2025.

NOTE: Laws 2022, c. 190, § 15 repealed by Laws 2024, c. 452, § 3,

emerg. eff. June 14, 2024.