Henderson senator proposes stricter laws for ticket scalpers
CARSON CITY — Ticket scalpers would come under new scrutiny and face possible criminal charges for violations under a bill introduced Monday in the Nevada Senate.
Senate Bill 235, sponsored by Sen. Joyce Woodhouse, D-Henderson, seeks to include ticket sales to athletic or live entertainment events to statutes governing deceptive trade practices.
It would require ticket resellers or brokers who sell 25 tickets or more a year to disclose the face value of tickets, location of seats and the right to a refund if an event is canceled.
The measure also prohibits use of “internet robot” software to purchase more tickets than otherwise allowed; selling tickets before they are made available to the public by sanctioned outlets; or hiring someone to stand in line to purchase tickets for the purpose of reselling them.
SB235 was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Labor and Energy.
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