New law protects online ticket purchases
MINNESOTA — New Minnesota laws taking effect Jan. 1, 2025 include added protection for online ticket purchases. The Ticketing Fairness Act requires “all-in pricing” to ensure concert and other event ticket buyers know the total ticket cost up front; ensure buyers receive proof of purchase and refund policy details within 24 hours and ban deceptive advertising and speculative pricing. If a reseller uses a “bot” or other technology to buy more tickets than allowed, the law gives the Department of Commerce power to demand the reseller disclose how it was able to accomplish the ...