CA AB1349

Requires ticket sellers and resellers to have actual or constructive possession of tickets, or a contractual right to sell them, before listing or selling tickets to entertainment events

Mandates full refunds within 30 days for canceled events; nonprofit event presenters may alternatively offer gift certificates, ticket exchanges, or donation options to consumers

Prohibits using bots or software to circumvent ticket purchase limits, disable electronic queues, or bypass security measures during online ticket sales

Requires ticket resellers and resale marketplaces to disclose the original face price, indicate tickets are resale items that may exceed face value, and show specific seat locations

Increases civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation for ticket selling regulation breaches and holds violators civilly liable for twice the ticket price plus consumer expenses and attorney's fees