HF2383

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to remove certain prohibitions regarding ticket sales and advertisements, particularly addressing how tickets are resold and advertised in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Resale Regulations:

  • Ticket resellers or online marketplaces cannot sell multiple copies of the same ticket.
  • They are not allowed to sell tickets without disclosing the location details such as seat number, row, and section.
  • Resellers must clarify the general admission area for non-assigned seat tickets.

• Advertisement Requirements:

  • Tickets cannot be advertised or sold before being made available to the public unless the reseller has permission from the event venue or owns the ticket through a season package.

• Website Name Usage:

  • Resellers must not use domain names resembling the event or venue names unless authorized by them.

• Purchase and Access Control:

  • No one should bypass internet security or identity measures to obtain tickets.
  • It is prohibited to conceal a purchaser’s identity to purchase more tickets than allowed.

• Illegal Sale and Purchase Behavior:

  • Selling tickets obtained through prohibited methods is not allowed.
  • Resellers must either possess tickets or have a contract with the venue to sell tickets legally.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill updates Minnesota Statutes, removing certain restrictions and adding requirements for ticket resellers and marketplaces to enhance transparency and prevent fraudulent activities. It also aligns with federal laws by prohibiting circumvention of security measures used for purchasing event tickets.

Relevant Terms

• Ticket Reseller
• Online Marketplace
• Ticket Advertisement
• Assigned Seat
• General Admission
• Domain Names
• Security Measures
• Identity Concealment
• Constructive Possession