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§ 2200.31. Civil actions against covered entities

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 63. Public Health and SafetyEffective: November 1, 2021

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 63. Public Health and Safety (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 46. Anatomical Gift Act (Refs & Annos)
Everett's Law
Effective: November 1, 2021
63 Okl.St.Ann. § 2200.31
§ 2200.31. Civil actions against covered entities
Currentness
A. Whenever it appears that a covered entity has violated or is in violation of any of the provisions of this act, the affected individual may commence a civil action for injunctive and other equitable relief against the covered entity for purposes of enforcing compliance with this act. The action may be brought in the district court for the county where the affected individual resides or resided or was denied the organ transplant or referral.
B. In an action brought under this act, the court shall give priority on its docket and expedited review, and may grant injunctive or other equitable relief including:
1. Requiring auxiliary aids or services to be made available for a qualified recipient;
2. Requiring the modification of a policy, practice or procedure of a covered entity; or
3. Requiring facilities be made readily accessible to and usable by a qualified recipient.
C. Nothing in this act is intended to limit or replace available remedies under the Americans with Disabilities Act or any other applicable law.
D. This act does not create a right to compensatory or punitive damages against a covered entity.

Credits

Laws 2021, c. 87, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
63 Okl. St. Ann. § 2200.31, OK ST T. 63 § 2200.31
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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