Bill > HB4755

This bill amends the Michigan Consumer Protection Act to add new provisions specifically targeting deceptive online ticket sales practices. The bill establishes a comprehensive set of regulations for individuals or businesses selling tickets online for entertainment events, prohibiting several deceptive practices such as using unauthorized domain names that could mislead consumers, creating websites that imitate official ticket sellers, and obscuring ticket pricing. Specifically, ticket sellers must now disclose the total ticket price upfront, including all fees, and display service charges and additional costs in a transparent manner. The bill defines an "entertainment event" as any public performance, concert, exhibit, or athletic event that charges an entry fee and sells tickets. Sellers are prohibited from using misleading website designs, domain names, or graphics that could confuse consumers about the ticket seller's identity. The legislation also restricts price increases after the initial price display, with limited exceptions for sales tax and specific delivery fees. The new provisions aim to protect consumers from potentially fraudulent or misleading online ticket sales practices by establishing clear guidelines and disclosure requirements for ticket sellers.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4755