Bill > SB446

This bill modifies existing consumer protection laws related to ticket sales and resales by removing the requirement for ticket issuers, secondary ticket exchanges (online marketplaces for buying and selling tickets), and resellers (those who sell tickets again) to include taxes in the initial listed price and at every step of the purchase process, though shipping costs are still allowed to be added later. Importantly, the bill introduces a "private right of action," meaning consumers, artists, or venues directly harmed by a violation of these ticket sale rules can sue the responsible party. If successful, courts can award economic and punitive damages, with limits set at $10,000 for a first violation and $25,000 for subsequent violations by the same entity. The bill also prohibits the sale of "speculative tickets," which are tickets not yet in the reseller's possession at the time of listing, and mandates full refunds for counterfeit tickets, canceled events, or tickets that don't match their description.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0446?ys=2026RS