Bill > AB2808

This bill aims to enhance access and fairness in the ticketing industry for live entertainment events in California. Some key provisions include: 1. Prohibiting exclusive or long-term (over 3 years) contracts between primary ticket sellers and venue operators, and requiring venue operators to allow artists/representatives to determine ticket terms. 2. Requiring ticketing enterprise providers to offer an API that allows any participating ticketing provider to integrate with the ticket manifest and list/sell both primary and secondary tickets. 3. Making it unlawful for ticketing enterprise providers or venues to provide services associated with the API on an exclusive or discriminatory basis, or to limit ticket transfers/resales or penalize those who resell tickets. 4. Establishing civil penalties of up to $2,500 per violation for non-compliance. The bill aims to foster a more open and competitive ticketing market, increase consumer choice, and ensure artists have flexibility in determining ticket terms for their events. It provides some exceptions for major national/international sporting events.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2808