Florida Bill SB 204 Seeks To Regulate Ticketing Practices

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A crowd of people at a nightclub with flashing red and blue lights while Florida Bill SB 204 seeks to regulate ticketing practices.

A new bill introduced in Florida, SB 204, aims to regulate ticketing practices at taxpayer-supported venues. The bill proposes several key measures, including prohibiting exclusive ticketing deals, empowering artists to choose their ticketing platforms, and eliminating hidden fees.

SB 204 specifically addresses the issue of exclusive ticketing deals. These issues have been criticized for limiting consumer choice and potentially driving up ticket prices. The bill states that “sole-source contracts for the sale of tickets and licenses to events located at live performance venues within this state violate public policy and…