California AB 1720 caps ticket resale markups at 10% and mandates price transparency
August 13, 2026
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The Frame
Residents buying tickets for events at s will see lower price caps on secondary markets and clearer total pricing, while sellers and marketplaces face new civil penalties and criminal liability for non-compliance.
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Ticket resellers
They are prohibited from selling tickets for more than 10% above the original price and must include all mandatory fees in their advertised prices.
Ticket resale marketplaces
They are limited to charging no more than 10% of the original face value and must require resellers to disclose the original ticket price.
Original ticket sellers
They are required to print or display the original purchase price on all tickets for events at independent venues.
Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.
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Key Facts
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Why It Matters
Residents buying tickets for events at s will see lower price caps on secondary markets and clearer total pricing, while sellers and marketplaces face new civil penalties and criminal liability for non-compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this bill apply to all ticket sales?
What happens if a ticket reseller violates these rules?
News Coverage
California leaders aim to put cap on resale ticket prices for certain venues
California assemblymember’s bill would cap ticket reseller markups for select concerts and venues
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Expansion of Criminal Liability
The bill explicitly expands the scope of existing criminal law regarding ticket sales to include new violations, triggering state-mandated local program requirements.
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Sources
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