Bill > SB0159

This bill establishes enforcement mechanisms for the Event Online Ticket Sales Act, giving the Michigan Attorney General the power to investigate and take legal action against individuals or businesses that violate the law. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Attorney General to investigate claims of violations, with each ticket transaction that breaks the law potentially constituting a separate violation. Violators can be subjected to civil fines up to $5,000 per violation, with these fines deposited into the state's general fund. The Attorney General is empowered to bring civil actions to both stop ongoing violations through injunctions and to collect fines and restitution for past violations. Additionally, individuals who violate a court order or injunction related to the Event Online Ticket Sales Act can face additional civil fines of up to $5,000. The bill also allows the court to permit the Attorney General to recover reasonable legal costs and attorney fees associated with successful enforcement actions. Notably, this bill is tied to another piece of legislation (Senate Bill 158) and will only take effect if that companion bill is also enacted into law.