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Ohio bill targets deceptive online ticket resellers, seeks clearer disclosures
Summary
Representative Heiner told the House Technology and Innovation Committee that House Bill 563 would ban deceptive online ticket-resale practices that mimic official sellers, require platforms to disclose whether they are the official vendor, prohibit selling the same ticket more than once, and require upfront fees and refund policies.
Representative Heiner introduced House Bill 563 to the House Technology and Innovation Committee and told members the measure would target deceptive third-party ticket resellers that impersonate venues, artists or official platforms.
Heiner said the bill "prevents third party sites from using words, images, trademarks, or web designs that mirror or significantly resemble those of official sellers," and requires resellers to disclose whether they are the official seller and to display refund policies and fees up front.
Heiner framed the proposal as consumer protection…
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