Bill > H0297

This bill, known as the "Transparency and Improvement in Consumer Knowledge for Entertainment Ticketing (TICKET) Act," establishes comprehensive regulations for ticket sales and resales in Florida, covering entertainment venues like concerts, sports events, and amusement parks. The bill requires ticket sellers, resellers, and online marketplaces to provide clear, transparent pricing information, including total costs, service charges, and additional fees, during the ticket purchasing process. Sellers must disclose that resale ticket prices may differ from original prices, provide a clear refund policy, and give purchasers proof of purchase within 24 hours. The legislation prohibits several unfair practices, such as selling multiple copies of the same ticket, employing people to wait in line to purchase tickets for resale, and using deceptive internet domain names or websites that mimic official event sites. The bill also restricts ticket purchases by preventing circumvention of security measures, identity validation systems, and ticket purchase limits. Online ticket marketplaces must obtain permission before selling tickets and can only sell tickets they possess or have a contractual right to obtain. The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to enforce these provisions, and the law will take effect on July 1, 2025, applying to businesses with annual ticket sales of $5,000 or more.