Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 12-1439
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Actions excluded
Official statutory text
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, employee-
employer, or independent contractor relationship that:
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 12. Civil Procedure Page 287
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.
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, employee-
employer, or independent contractor relationship that:
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 12. Civil Procedure Page 287
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.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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