Oklahoma § 79-208 - Acquisition of stock or assets of competitor
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 79-208 — Acquisition of stock or assets of competitor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 79-208. Acquisition of stock or assets of competitor
No person engaged in trade or commerce in this state shall
acquire, in any manner whatever, the stock or the whole or any part
of the assets of any competing person engaged in the same or similar
line of trade or commerce, in or out of this state, where, in any
relevant market in this state or in any line of trade or commerce in
this state, the effect of the acquisition is to substantially lessen
competition or to tend to create a monopoly; provided, however, that
this section shall have no application to corporations owning or
holding the stock of subsidiary corporations when the ownership of
stock in subsidiary corporations does not violate Section 3 of this
act.
Added by Laws 1998, c. 356, § 8, eff. July 1, 1998.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 79-208
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 79-208 cover?
Section 79-208 ("Acquisition of stock or assets of competitor") 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 § 79-208?
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