Oklahoma § 76-40 - Definitions
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 76-40 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76-40. Definitions
As used in the Common Sense Consumption Act:
1. "Claim" means any claim by or on behalf of a natural person,
as well as any derivative or other claim arising therefrom asserted
by or on behalf of any other individual, corporation, company,
association, firm, partnership, society, joint-stock company, or any
other entity, including any governmental entity or governmental
officer, or private attorney; and
2. "Knowing and willful violation" means that:
a.
the conduct constituting the violation was committed
with the intent to deceive or injure consumers or with
actual knowledge that such conduct was injurious to
consumers, and
b.
the conduct constituting the violation was not
required by regulations, orders, rules or other
pronouncement of, or any statute administered by, a
federal, state, or local government agency.
Added by Laws 2013, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 19, § 4, emerg. eff. Sept. 10,
2013.
NOTE: Text formerly resided under repealed Title 76, § 36, which
was derived from Laws 2009, c. 228, § 45, which was held
unconstitutional by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in the case of
Douglas v. Cox Retirement Properties, Inc., 2013 OK 37, 302 P.2d 789
(Okla. 2013).
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 76-40
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 76-40 cover?
Section 76-40 ("Definitions") 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 § 76-40?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 76-40 apply to my situation?
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