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MO SB516

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/25/2015

Primary Sponsor

Richard Sifton

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Event ticket vendors would be prohibited from selling tickets with credit card entry restrictions unless the consumer signs an acknowledgment (written or electronic) before purchase

  • Credit card entry tickets require presentation of both the ticket and the original purchaser's credit card or valid ID to gain admission to live or sporting events

  • The required acknowledgment must be conspicuous, in at least 12-point capitalized font, with the header "THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS APPLY TO CREDIT CARD ENTRY TICKETS"

  • Acknowledgment must disclose any restrictions on ticket transferability, resale price limitations, or marketplace restrictions for resale

  • Violations constitute an unlawful practice subject to penalties under Missouri's merchandising practices law (section 407.020)

Legislative Description

Bans the sale of event tickets that have a credit card entry restriction to consumers without a signed acknowledgment by the consumer

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee

3/10/2015

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy And The Environment3/10/2015

Full Bill Text

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