ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-sixth Legislature

Second Regular Session

House: COM DP 10-0-0-0

HB 2194: ticket resales; restrictions

Sponsor: Representative Cook, LD 7

House Engrossed

Overview

Establishes laws outlining restrictions and prohibitions relating to ticket resales.

History

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-3718, it is unlawful for a person to sell an entertainment event ticket, which was purchased with the intent to resale, for a price that exceeds the face value, including taxes and other charges, while being within 200 feet of entry to the venue where the event is being held or the venues parking area. Additionally, it is unlawful to alter a ticket's printed price without the original vendor's written consent. Persons found in violation are subject to a petty offense.

Provisions

1. Prohibits a reseller, a secondary ticket exchange, or their affiliates from:

a) reselling more than one copy of the same ticket to an athletic contest or live entertainment event;

b) employing a person to wait in line to purchase tickets for the purpose of reselling the tickets if such practice is prohibited;

c) reselling a ticket without first informing the purchaser of the seating location or the general admission area to which the ticket corresponds; or

d) reselling a ticket or advertising a ticket for resale, unless:

i. the ticket is in the possession or constructive possession of the reseller; or

ii. the reseller has a written contract with the rights holder to obtain the ticket. (Sec 1)

2. Prohibits specified persons from reselling a ticket prior to being made available to the public, through the ticket's initial sale, including through a presale, by the rights holder unless the rights holder previously authorizes the resale. (Sec. 1)

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