OH SB196

Caps total fees at $5 per transaction for entertainment ticket sales by online ticket marketplaces and operators, regardless of how many tickets are purchased in the transaction

Applies to tickets for all entertainment events in Ohio, including concerts, theater, sports, amusement parks, and other performances held at venues such as stadiums, arenas, and clubs

Defines "fee" to include service charges, surcharges, and processing fees, but excludes government-imposed taxes and event cancellation insurance products

Covers both original ticket sales by operators and resale tickets sold through online marketplaces

Violations constitute unfair and deceptive trade practices under Ohio's Consumer Sales Practices Act, enforceable by the Attorney General