Hawaii SB1160 aims to protect consumers by prohibiting the resale of event tickets at prices higher than the original ticket price.

Hawaii SB1160 seeks to protect consumers from inflated ticket prices by making it unlawful to sell or offer event tickets at a price greater than the original price charged by the primary venue ticket provider. This provision does not apply to charitable organizations or their employees and volunteers when reselling tickets through raffles, auctions, or similar websites. The bill also mandates that ticket brokers refund any service fees if the event is canceled. The law is designed to eliminate the impact of scalpers on Hawaii residents and takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Hawaii SB1160 aims to protect consumers by prohibiting the resale of event tickets at prices higher than the original ticket price.

Hawaii SB1160 seeks to protect consumers from inflated ticket prices by making it unlawful to sell or offer event tickets at a price greater than the original price charged by the primary venue ticket provider. This provision does not apply to charitable organizations or their employees and volunteers when reselling tickets through raffles, auctions, or similar websites. The bill also mandates that ticket brokers refund any service fees if the event is canceled. The law is designed to eliminate the impact of scalpers on Hawaii residents and takes effect on July 1, 2025.