California AB1640 prohibits selling restaurant reservations for more than the original purchase price.

California AB1640, known as the California Restaurant Reservation AntiPiracy Act, makes it illegal to sell or transfer a restaurant reservation for more than the original purchase price. This applies unless there is a written agreement with the restaurant authorizing a higher price. Violations can result in civil penalties, injunctive or declaratory relief, and reasonable attorney’s fees. The Attorney General, county counsel, or city attorney can bring a civil action against violators.

California AB1640 prohibits selling restaurant reservations for more than the original purchase price.

California AB1640, known as the California Restaurant Reservation AntiPiracy Act, makes it illegal to sell or transfer a restaurant reservation for more than the original purchase price. This applies unless there is a written agreement with the restaurant authorizing a higher price. Violations can result in civil penalties, injunctive or declaratory relief, and reasonable attorney’s fees. The Attorney General, county counsel, or city attorney can bring a civil action against violators.