§ 111. Limitations on liability for exposure to COVID-19
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 76. TortsEffective: May 21, 2020
Effective: May 21, 2020
76 Okl.St.Ann. § 111
§ 111. Limitations on liability for exposure to COVID-19
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
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
Credits
Laws 2020, c. 159, § 1, emerg. eff. May 21, 2020.
Footnotes
O.S.L. 2020, c. 159, emerg. eff. May 21, 2020.
76 Okl. St. Ann. § 111, OK ST T. 76 § 111
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 257 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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