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AR SB930

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Pierce

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Ticket Resale and Consumer Protection Act covering events with 1,000+ capacity in public venues that charge admission, excluding college athletic events

  • Permits resale of event tickets on the Internet at any price, including above face value, with delivery by mail, electronic means, or other methods

  • Requires ticket resellers to maintain toll-free complaint numbers and provide full refunds if events are canceled, tickets are counterfeit, tickets fail to match descriptions, or buyers are denied admission

  • Mandates resellers post refund obligations on their websites and requires prospective buyers to acknowledge these terms before completing purchases

  • Classifies violations as deceptive and unconscionable trade practices enforceable under existing Arkansas consumer protection law (§ 4-88-101 et seq.)

Legislative Description

An Act To Establish The Ticket Resale And Consumer Protection Act.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce3/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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