2026 Regular Session
HB 4959
Limiting amount event tickets can be sold for above original price
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill limits the amount event ticket sellers in West Virginia can markup ticket prices above the original face value. Specifically, it prohibits reselling tickets to events at more than a 3% markup. The bill aims to prevent excessive price gouging for event tickets within the state. It focuses on defining terms related to consumer protection and resale practices.
Key provisions
- Prohibits reselling event tickets at more than a 3% markup from the original face value.
- Defines terms related to consumer protection, including ‘advertisement,’ ‘consumer,’ and ‘merchantable.’
- Addresses deceptive advertising practices, such as misrepresenting sponsorship or quality.
- Clarifies definitions related to sales, trade, and unfair competition.
- Specifies requirements for disclosures related to prizes and promotions.
- Includes provisions related to warranties and deceptive representations.
- Updates definitions to align with existing consumer protection laws.
- Addresses the resale of tickets to events within West Virginia.
Who is affected
- Event ticket sellers
- Event organizers
- Consumers purchasing event tickets
- Businesses selling event tickets
- The State of West Virginia
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific 3% markup limit for event ticket resale.
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