Bill > SB181

This bill introduces comprehensive regulations for the secondary ticket market in Delaware, establishing new rules for ticket sales, resales, and consumer protections. The legislation defines key terms like "bot" (automated ticket purchasing software), "primary ticket seller," and "speculative ticket," and imposes several key requirements. These include mandating clear, upfront disclosure of total ticket prices with itemized fees before purchase, prohibiting the sale of speculative tickets, restricting ticket resales until an event is publicly on sale, and banning the use of bots to circumvent ticket purchasing limits. The bill requires ticket resellers who sell more than 100 tickets per year above face value to register with the state's Division of Consumer Protection, maintain a $10,000 surety bond, and submit biannual reports on ticket sales. Secondary ticket exchanges must verify reseller registrations and maintain sales records. The legislation also establishes significant penalties for violations, including civil penalties up to $15,000 per day plus additional fines per ticket, and potential registration revocation. The bill aims to increase transparency, prevent ticket scalping, and protect consumers by creating a more regulated and fair ticket resale marketplace, with enforcement managed by the Division of Consumer Protection.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142467