MN HF1989

Requires operators, ticket resellers, and online ticket marketplaces to disclose the total ticket cost including all fees and surcharges in dollars during the listing and purchasing process, with total price displayed more prominently than individual fees.

Prohibits ticket resellers and online marketplaces from selling multiple copies of the same ticket, employing people to wait in line for tickets, selling tickets without disclosing seat location or general admission area, and advertising tickets before public sale without venue permission.

Prohibits use of internet domain names containing the name of a place of entertainment or event without authorization, circumventing ticket purchase security measures, disguising purchaser identity to exceed ticket limits, and selling tickets obtained through such violations.

Requires online ticket marketplaces to disclose they are resale platforms, notify purchasers to check with venues for event changes or cancellations, provide proof of purchase within 24 hours, and obtain purchaser confirmation of these disclosures.

Grants the Commissioner of Commerce enforcement authority under consumer protection law, allows data requests about technology used in alleged violations, and applies the law to tickets sold on or after January 1, 2025, with exemptions for persons engaging in less than $5,000 in annual aggregate transactions.