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AR HB1825
Bill
Status
4/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Greg Leding
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AI Summary
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Defines "illegal ticket brokering" as knowingly offering all tickets to an event as an initial seller while holding back tickets without required disclosures, classified as a Class A misdemeanor.
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Requires event providers or initial sellers to disclose the number of held-back tickets two weeks before the onsale date on their website and upon specific request.
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Applies to sports, theater, musical performance, and other public entertainment events, but excludes collegiate events managed by public colleges or universities and K-12 school events.
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Provides an affirmative defense if the venue contains fewer than 1,000 seats or accommodates fewer than 1,000 persons.
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Violation of disclosure requirements is a Class A misdemeanor upon conviction.
Legislative Description
Establishing Prohibited Acts Involving The Sale Of Tickets To Certain Events And To Provide For Internet Disclosure.
Last Action
House Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
4/27/2011