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MN SF3463

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/6/2016

Primary Sponsor

James Carlson

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Applies to public, for-profit events in venues with 12,000+ capacity that received public funding for construction, maintenance, or operation
  • Ticket issuers cannot charge more than the established price plus lawful taxes, though reasonable service charges are allowed for delivery, non-office sales, and auctions
  • Ticket issuers must offer printed paper tickets as an option that can be transferred at any price and time without fees or issuer involvement
  • Printed paper tickets must be available at least 15 days before the first event, offered both in person and by first-class mail
  • Ticket issuers cannot restrict resale of subscription or season tickets, cannot deny access based on resale, and cannot sell tickets to resellers they own or control
  • Attorney general can seek injunctions, civil penalties up to $500 per violation, reimbursement for investigation costs, and restitution for injured parties' legal expenses

Legislative Description

Event tickets transferability and format regulation

Last Action

Referred to Commerce

4/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Commerce4/6/2016

Full Bill Text

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