Oklahoma § 15-776.2 - Civil remedies
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 15-776.2 — Civil remedies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-776.2. Civil remedies
A. Any person whose property or person is injured by reason of
a violation of any provision of this act may sue for and recover any
damages sustained, and also recover the costs of bringing the suit.
The term “damages” shall include but shall not be limited to the
loss of profits.
B. If the injury arises from the transmission of fraudulent
electronic mail, the injured person, other than an electronic mail
service provider, may also recover attorney fees and costs. In lieu
of actual damages, the injured person may elect to recover the
lesser of Ten Dollars ($10.00) for each unsolicited bulk electronic
mail message transmitted in violation of this act, or Twenty-five
Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) per day. The injured person shall not
have a cause of action against the electronic mail service provider
that merely transmits the fraudulent electronic mail over its
computer network.
C. If the injury arises from the transmission of fraudulent
electronic mail, an injured electronic mail service provider may
also recover attorney fees and costs. In lieu of actual damages,
the injured electronic mail service provider may elect to recover
the greater of Ten Dollars ($10.00) for each fraudulent electronic
mail message transmitted in violation of this act, or Twenty-five
Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) per day.
D. At the request of any party to an action brought pursuant to
this section, the court may, in its discretion, conduct all legal
proceedings in such a way as to protect the secrecy and security of
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the computer, computer network, computer data, computer program, and
computer software involved in order to prevent possible recurrence
of the same or a similar act by another person and to protect any
trade secrets of any party.
E. The provisions of this act shall not be construed to limit
any right of a person to pursue any additional civil remedy
otherwise allowed by law.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 337, § 2, eff. July 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 15-776.2
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 15-776.2 cover?
Section 15-776.2 ("Civil remedies") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 15-776.2?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 15-776.2 apply to my situation?
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