Oklahoma

The statute defines a PRO’s licensing area as a 25-mile radius around each business location, with each location treated separately.

Contract and Conduct Requirements

At least 72 hours before entering into a contract, the PRO must provide:

• The rate schedule

• An annual notice (in a form prescribed by the Attorney General) stating the proprietor’s right to receive the contract's rates and terms

Contracts must:

• Be in writing and signed by both parties

• Include the proprietor’s name, business address, and applicable location

• State the contract duration and rate schedule

• Provide at least 30 days’ notice before any rate changes at the contract’s expiration

PROs and their agents are prohibited from:

• Entering beyond the customer area of the business without proper identification and purpose disclosure

• Collecting fees not authorized by contract

• Charging unreasonable royalties compared to similar local licenses

• Using coercive, unfair, or deceptive negotiation tactics

• Failing to meet statutory obligations

Remedies for Violations

Violations may be enforced by the Attorney General, with fines up to $2,500 for a first violation and $10,000 for subsequent violations. Proprietors may also take legal action to recover actual damages, attorney fees, and seek contract termination or other equitable relief.

This section operates alongside federal, state, and common law. It does not apply to:

• Contracts with FCC-licensed broadcasters or cable operators (unless the PRO is also FCC-licensed)

• Enforcement actions under Oklahoma criminal statutes (Title 21, §§1979–1980)

• Contracts involving performing philharmonics