Okla. Stat. tit. 76, § 76-111
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Limitations on liability for exposure to COVID-19
Official statutory text
A. As used in this section:
1. "COVID-19" means the novel coronavirus identified as SARS-
CoV-2, the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, and conditions associated
with the disease;
2. "Guidance" means written guidelines related to COVID-19
issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States
Department of Labor, Oklahoma State Department of Health, the
Oklahoma Department of Commerce, or any other state agency, board or
commission; and
3. "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation
or association.
B. A person or agent of the person who conducts business in
this state shall not be liable in a civil action claiming an injury
from exposure or potential exposure to COVID-19 if the act or
omission alleged to violate a duty of care of the person or agent
was in compliance or consistent with federal or state regulations, a
Presidential or Gubernatorial Executive Order, or guidance
applicable at the time of the alleged exposure. If two or more
sources of guidance are applicable to the conduct or risk at the
time of the alleged exposure, the person or agent shall not be
liable if the conduct is consistent with any applicable guidance.
C. The provisions of this section shall apply to a civil action
filed on or after the effective date of this act.
1. "COVID-19" means the novel coronavirus identified as SARS-
CoV-2, the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, and conditions associated
with the disease;
2. "Guidance" means written guidelines related to COVID-19
issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States
Department of Labor, Oklahoma State Department of Health, the
Oklahoma Department of Commerce, or any other state agency, board or
commission; and
3. "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation
or association.
B. A person or agent of the person who conducts business in
this state shall not be liable in a civil action claiming an injury
from exposure or potential exposure to COVID-19 if the act or
omission alleged to violate a duty of care of the person or agent
was in compliance or consistent with federal or state regulations, a
Presidential or Gubernatorial Executive Order, or guidance
applicable at the time of the alleged exposure. If two or more
sources of guidance are applicable to the conduct or risk at the
time of the alleged exposure, the person or agent shall not be
liable if the conduct is consistent with any applicable guidance.
C. The provisions of this section shall apply to a civil action
filed on or after the effective date of this act.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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