The bill, introduced by Senator DeMora and co-sponsored by Senators Craig and Weinstein, aims to enact section 1345.53 of the Revised Code to regulate fees associated with ticket sales for entertainment events in Ohio. It defines key terms such as "entertainment," "fee," "online ticket marketplace," "operator," "place of entertainment," and "ticket reseller." The bill specifies that a "fee" does not include taxes or charges for insurance products related to event cancellations.
Under the new section, online ticket marketplaces and operators are prohibited from charging more than five dollars in total fees for any transaction involving the sale of tickets to entertainment events. Violations of this provision are classified as unfair and deceptive acts, allowing the Attorney General to enforce the law using existing powers related to consumer protection. This legislation seeks to protect consumers from excessive fees when purchasing tickets for various entertainment activities.