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This bill, known as the Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act (TICKET Act), aims to reform the event ticketing industry by introducing several key consumer protections. The legislation requires ticket sellers to clearly display the total ticket price, including all fees, in all advertisements and throughout the purchasing process, and to provide an itemized breakdown of base ticket price and additional fees before finalizing a sale. The bill prohibits "speculative ticketing," which means ticket sellers cannot sell tickets they do not actually possess, though they may offer services to help consumers obtain tickets with clear disclosures about the nature of such services. Ticket resellers must also clearly indicate they are selling secondary market tickets and cannot claim affiliation with venues, artists, or teams without explicit authorization. Additionally, the bill mandates refund requirements for canceled or significantly postponed events, requiring full refunds or replacement tickets depending on the circumstances. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will be responsible for enforcing these regulations, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices, and will be required to submit a report to Congress about the enforcement of existing ticket sales legislation. The bill applies to events with over 200 attendees that are promoted or sold in interstate commerce, and includes comprehensive definitions to clarify the scope of its provisions.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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