MN HF657

Defines "event" as concerts, theatrical performances, sporting events, and similar activities in venues with over 2,500 capacity that charge admission and are open to the public, including publicly-funded venues.

Permits ticket issuers to use restrictive ticketing systems that limit resale only if consumers are given the option to purchase freely transferable tickets at the same face value price.

Requires that face value prices remain identical regardless of ticket form or transferability, though reasonable service charges or fees may apply to transferable ticket options.

Exempts student tickets sold or distributed by higher education institutions for institution-sanctioned events where only that institution's students may use them.

Becomes effective August 1, 2012.