How Is This Bill Enforced
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(1)–(17) Section 774. As used in Section 774 et seq. of this title: 1. "Admission ticketAdmission ticket"Admission ticket" means any physical, electronic, or other form of evidence of a right of entry to a venue or an entertainment event for one or more events at a specified date and time;15 O.S. § 774(1)" means any physical, electronic, or other form of evidence of a right of entry to a venue or an entertainment eventEvent"Event" means a concert, theatrical performance, sporting event, exhibition, show, or other similar activity held in this state;15 O.S. § 774(3) for one or more eventsEvent"Event" means a concert, theatrical performance, sporting event, exhibition, show, or other similar activity held in this state;15 O.S. § 774(3) at a specified date and time; 2. "BotBot"Bot" means any machine, device, computer program, artificial intelligence, or software that bypasses security measures or ticket purchase limits, alone or with human assistance, to acquire admission tickets on a retail platform;15 O.S. § 774(2)" means any machine, device, computer program, artificial intelligence, or software that bypasses security measures or ticket purchase limits, alone or with human assistance, to acquire admission ticketsAdmission ticket"Admission ticket" means any physical, electronic, or other form of evidence of a right of entry to a venue or an entertainment event for one or more events at a specified date and time;15 O.S. § 774(1) on a retail platform; 3. "EventEvent"Event" means a concert, theatrical performance, sporting event, exhibition, show, or other similar activity held in this state;15 O.S. § 774(3)" means a concert, theatrical performance, sporting eventEvent"Event" means a concert, theatrical performance, sporting event, exhibition, show, or other similar activity held in this state;15 O.S. § 774(3), exhibition, show, or other similar activity held in this state; 4. "Face valueFace value"Face value" means a price printed on the admission ticket or listed by the primary ticket seller at the point of initial sale, excluding taxes, service fees, or delivery charges;15 O.S. § 774(4)" means a price printed on the admission ticketAdmission ticket"Admission ticket" means any physical, electronic, or other form of evidence of a right of entry to a venue or an entertainment event for one or more events at a specified date and time;15 O.S. § 774(1) or listed by the primary ticket sellerPrimary ticket seller"Primary ticket seller" means a venue, promoter, or provider authorized to sell tickets to the public at the point of initial sale including, but not limited to, public school districts and nonprofit organizations;15 O.S. § 774(9) at the point of initial saleInitial sale"Initial sale" means the first sale of an admission ticket by the ticket seller, which may include the distribution of admission tickets under an agreement between the ticket seller and the recipient;15 O.S. § 774(5), excluding taxes, service fees, or delivery charges; 5. "Initial saleInitial sale"Initial sale" means the first sale of an admission ticket by the ticket seller, which may include the distribution of admission tickets under an agreement between the ticket seller and the recipient;15 O.S. § 774(5)" means the first sale of an admission ticketAdmission ticket"Admission ticket" means any physical, electronic, or other form of evidence of a right of entry to a venue or an entertainment event for one or more events at a specified date and time;15 O.S. § 774(1) by the ticket sellerTicket seller"Ticket seller" means a person that makes admission tickets available, directly or indirectly, at an initial presale or sale to the general public, and may include an owner or operator of a place of entertainment, a sponsor or promoter of an event, a sports team participating in an event, a theater company, a musical group, or similar participant in an event, or an employee or agent of any such person;15 O.S. § 774(16), which may include the distribution of admission ticketsAdmission ticket"Admission ticket" means any physical, electronic, or other form of evidence of a right of entry to a venue or an entertainment event for one or more events at a specified date and time;15 O.S. § 774(1) under an agreement between the ticket sellerTicket seller"Ticket seller" means a person that makes admission tickets available, directly or indirectly, at an initial presale or sale to the general public, and may include an owner or operator of a place of entertainment, a sponsor or promoter of an event, a sports team participating in an event, a theater company, a musical group, or similar participant in an event, or an employee or agent of any such person;15 O.S. § 774(16) and the recipient; 6. "PersonPerson"Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, other organization, or any combination thereof;15 O.S. § 774(6)" means any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, other organization, or any combination thereof; 7. "Place of entertainmentPlace of entertainment"Place of entertainment" means any privately or publicly owned or operated entertainment facility within this state, such as a theater, stadium, museum, arena, park, racetrack, or other place where concerts, theatrical performances, sporting events, exhibitions, shows, or other similar activities are held and for which an entry fee is charged;15 O.S. § 774(7)" means any privately or publicly owned or operated entertainment facility within this state, such as a theater, stadium, museum, arena, park, racetrack, or other place where concerts, theatrical performances, sporting eventsEvent"Event" means a concert, theatrical performance, sporting event, exhibition, show, or other similar activity held in this state;15 O.S. § 774(3), exhibitions, shows, or other similar activities are held and for which an entry fee is charged; 8. "PresalePresale"Presale" means a sale of admission tickets at or below the price printed on the ticket by, or with the permission of, a ticket seller, prior to their release to the general public;15 O.S. § 774(8)" means a sale of admission ticketsAdmission ticket"Admission ticket" means any physical, electronic, or other form of evidence of a right of entry to a venue or an entertainment event for one or more events at a specified date and time;15 O.S. § 774(1) at or below the price printed on the ticket by, or with the permission of, a ticket sellerTicket seller"Ticket seller" means a person that makes admission tickets available, directly or indirectly, at an initial presale or sale to the general public, and may include an owner or operator of a place of entertainment, a sponsor or promoter of an event, a sports team participating in an event, a theater company, a musical group, or similar participant in an event, or an employee or agent of any such person;15 O.S. § 774(16), prior to their release to the general public; 9. "Primary ticket sellerPrimary ticket seller"Primary ticket seller" means a venue, promoter, or provider authorized to sell tickets to the public at the point of initial sale including, but not limited to, public school districts and nonprofit organizations;15 O.S. § 774(9)" means a venue, promoterPromoter"Promoter" means a person who organizes financing and publicity for an entertainment event;15 O.S. § 774(10), or provider authorized to sell tickets to the public at the point of initial saleInitial sale"Initial sale" means the first sale of an admission ticket by the ticket seller, which may include the distribution of admission tickets under an agreement between the ticket seller and the recipient;15 O.S. § 774(5) including, but not limited to, public school districts and nonprofit organizations; 10. "PromoterPromoter"Promoter" means a person who organizes financing and publicity for an entertainment event;15 O.S. § 774(10)" means a personPerson"Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, other organization, or any combination thereof;15 O.S. § 774(6) who organizes financing and publicity for an entertainment eventEvent"Event" means a concert, theatrical performance, sporting event, exhibition, show, or other similar activity held in this state;15 O.S. § 774(3); 11. "ResaleResale"Resale" means any second or subsequent sale of an admission ticket, by any method including, but not limited to, in-person, telephone, electronic mail, facsimile, or electronic platforms. Resale shall not include tickets returned to or exchanged by the primary ticket seller;15 O.S. § 774(11)" means any second or subsequent sale of an admission ticketAdmission ticket"Admission ticket" means any physical, electronic, or other form of evidence of a right of entry to a venue or an entertainment event for one or more events at a specified date and time;15 O.S. § 774(1), by any method including, but not limited to, in-personPerson"Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, other organization, or any combination thereof;15 O.S. § 774(6), telephone, electronic mail, facsimile, or electronic platforms. ResaleResale"Resale" means any second or subsequent sale of an admission ticket, by any method including, but not limited to, in-person, telephone, electronic mail, facsimile, or electronic platforms. Resale shall not include tickets returned to or exchanged by the primary ticket seller;15 O.S. § 774(11) shall not include tickets returned to or exchanged by the primary ticket sellerPrimary ticket seller"Primary ticket seller" means a venue, promoter, or provider authorized to sell tickets to the public at the point of initial sale including, but not limited to, public school districts and nonprofit organizations;15 O.S. § 774(9); 12. "ResellerReseller"Reseller" means a person or entity that offers or sells an admission ticket after its initial sale;15 O.S. § 774(12)" means a personPerson"Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, other organization, or any combination thereof;15 O.S. § 774(6) or entity that offers or sells an admission ticketAdmission ticket"Admission ticket" means any physical, electronic, or other form of evidence of a right of entry to a venue or an entertainment event for one or more events at a specified date and time;15 O.S. § 774(1) after its initial saleInitial sale"Initial sale" means the first sale of an admission ticket by the ticket seller, which may include the distribution of admission tickets under an agreement between the ticket seller and the recipient;15 O.S. § 774(5); 13. "Secondary ticket exchangeSecondary ticket exchange"Secondary ticket exchange" means a marketplace, online platform, or other entity facilitating resale of admission tickets;15 O.S. § 774(13)" means a marketplace, online platform, or other entity facilitating resaleResale"Resale" means any second or subsequent sale of an admission ticket, by any method including, but not limited to, in-person, telephone, electronic mail, facsimile, or electronic platforms. Resale shall not include tickets returned to or exchanged by the primary ticket seller;15 O.S. § 774(11) of admission ticketsAdmission ticket"Admission ticket" means any physical, electronic, or other form of evidence of a right of entry to a venue or an entertainment event for one or more events at a specified date and time;15 O.S. § 774(1); 14. "Speculative ticketSpeculative ticket"Speculative ticket" means an admission ticket offered for sale that the reseller does not own or possess;15 O.S. § 774(14)" means an admission ticketAdmission ticket"Admission ticket" means any physical, electronic, or other form of evidence of a right of entry to a venue or an entertainment event for one or more events at a specified date and time;15 O.S. § 774(1) offered for sale that the resellerReseller"Reseller" means a person or entity that offers or sells an admission ticket after its initial sale;15 O.S. § 774(12) does not own or possess; 15. "SportsSports"Sports" means any athletic competition, contest, or event in which individuals or teams participate in games, matches, or exhibitions of skill, agility, strength, or endurance whether amateur, collegiate, or professional. Sports shall not mean theatrical, musical, or other live entertainment performances, even if occurring in a sports venue;15 O.S. § 774(15)" means any athletic competition, contest, or eventEvent"Event" means a concert, theatrical performance, sporting event, exhibition, show, or other similar activity held in this state;15 O.S. § 774(3) in which individuals or teams participate in games, matches, or exhibitions of skill, agility, strength, or endurance whether amateur, collegiate, or professional. SportsSports"Sports" means any athletic competition, contest, or event in which individuals or teams participate in games, matches, or exhibitions of skill, agility, strength, or endurance whether amateur, collegiate, or professional. Sports shall not mean theatrical, musical, or other live entertainment performances, even if occurring in a sports venue;15 O.S. § 774(15) shall not mean theatrical, musical, or other live entertainment performances, even if occurring in a sportsSports"Sports" means any athletic competition, contest, or event in which individuals or teams participate in games, matches, or exhibitions of skill, agility, strength, or endurance whether amateur, collegiate, or professional. Sports shall not mean theatrical, musical, or other live entertainment performances, even if occurring in a sports venue;15 O.S. § 774(15) venue; 16. "Ticket sellerTicket seller"Ticket seller" means a person that makes admission tickets available, directly or indirectly, at an initial presale or sale to the general public, and may include an owner or operator of a place of entertainment, a sponsor or promoter of an event, a sports team participating in an event, a theater company, a musical group, or similar participant in an event, or an employee or agent of any such person;15 O.S. § 774(16)" means a personPerson"Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, other organization, or any combination thereof;15 O.S. § 774(6) that makes admission ticketsAdmission ticket"Admission ticket" means any physical, electronic, or other form of evidence of a right of entry to a venue or an entertainment event for one or more events at a specified date and time;15 O.S. § 774(1) available, directly or indirectly, at an initial presalePresale"Presale" means a sale of admission tickets at or below the price printed on the ticket by, or with the permission of, a ticket seller, prior to their release to the general public;15 O.S. § 774(8) or sale to the general public, and may include an owner or operator of a place of entertainmentPlace of entertainment"Place of entertainment" means any privately or publicly owned or operated entertainment facility within this state, such as a theater, stadium, museum, arena, park, racetrack, or other place where concerts, theatrical performances, sporting events, exhibitions, shows, or other similar activities are held and for which an entry fee is charged;15 O.S. § 774(7), a sponsor or promoter of an eventEvent"Event" means a concert, theatrical performance, sporting event, exhibition, show, or other similar activity held in this state;15 O.S. § 774(3), a sportsSports"Sports" means any athletic competition, contest, or event in which individuals or teams participate in games, matches, or exhibitions of skill, agility, strength, or endurance whether amateur, collegiate, or professional. Sports shall not mean theatrical, musical, or other live entertainment performances, even if occurring in a sports venue;15 O.S. § 774(15) team participating in an eventEvent"Event" means a concert, theatrical performance, sporting event, exhibition, show, or other similar activity held in this state;15 O.S. § 774(3), a theater company, a musical group, or similar participant in an eventEvent"Event" means a concert, theatrical performance, sporting event, exhibition, show, or other similar activity held in this state;15 O.S. § 774(3), or an employee or agent of any such personPerson"Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, other organization, or any combination thereof;15 O.S. § 774(6); and 17. "Total priceTotal price"Total price" means the price paid for an admission ticket, including all mandatory fees, service charges, and taxes, and excluding shipping charges and government-imposed fees.15 O.S. § 774(17)" means the price paid for an admission ticketAdmission ticket"Admission ticket" means any physical, electronic, or other form of evidence of a right of entry to a venue or an entertainment event for one or more events at a specified date and time;15 O.S. § 774(1), including all mandatory fees, service charges, and taxes, and excluding shipping charges and government-imposed fees.
Section 774 provides the definitions for the Oklahoma Fraud and Ticketing Accountability Act. The committee substitute significantly expands the original definition section, adding new terms including bot (which encompasses artificial intelligence and software that bypasses security measures or ticket purchase limits), face value, primary ticket seller, resale, reseller, secondary ticket exchange, speculative ticket, sports, and total price. The bot definition is notable because it captures AI tools used to circumvent ticketing controls.
A(1)–(2) 1 Section 774.1. A. A personPerson"Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, other organization, or any combination thereof;15 O.S. § 774(6) shall not: 1. Use software or a botBot"Bot" means any machine, device, computer program, artificial intelligence, or software that bypasses security measures or ticket purchase limits, alone or with human assistance, to acquire admission tickets on a retail platform;15 O.S. § 774(2) to circumvent, thwart, interfere with, or evade a security measure, access control system, or other control measure on a ticket sellerTicket seller"Ticket seller" means a person that makes admission tickets available, directly or indirectly, at an initial presale or sale to the general public, and may include an owner or operator of a place of entertainment, a sponsor or promoter of an event, a sports team participating in an event, a theater company, a musical group, or similar participant in an event, or an employee or agent of any such person;15 O.S. § 774(16)'s Internet website; or 2. Sell software or a botBot"Bot" means any machine, device, computer program, artificial intelligence, or software that bypasses security measures or ticket purchase limits, alone or with human assistance, to acquire admission tickets on a retail platform;15 O.S. § 774(2) that is advertised for profit with the express purpose to circumvent, thwart, interfere with, or evade a security measure, access control system, or other control or measure on a ticket sellerTicket seller"Ticket seller" means a person that makes admission tickets available, directly or indirectly, at an initial presale or sale to the general public, and may include an owner or operator of a place of entertainment, a sponsor or promoter of an event, a sports team participating in an event, a theater company, a musical group, or similar participant in an event, or an employee or agent of any such person;15 O.S. § 774(16)'s Internet website;
A(3) 2 3. Use or create a botBot"Bot" means any machine, device, computer program, artificial intelligence, or software that bypasses security measures or ticket purchase limits, alone or with human assistance, to acquire admission tickets on a retail platform;15 O.S. § 774(2) to: a. purchase tickets for any single Internet admission ticketAdmission ticket"Admission ticket" means any physical, electronic, or other form of evidence of a right of entry to a venue or an entertainment event for one or more events at a specified date and time;15 O.S. § 774(1) sale, b. use multiple Internet protocol (IP) addresses, purchaser accounts, or electronic mail addresses to exceed posted ticket limits, or c. circumvent electronic queues, presalePresale"Presale" means a sale of admission tickets at or below the price printed on the ticket by, or with the permission of, a ticket seller, prior to their release to the general public;15 O.S. § 774(8) codes, sales volume limitations, security or access control measures.
B 1 B. The user or seller shall be in violation of subsection A of this section if the user or seller knows or should know that: 1. The purpose of the software or botBot"Bot" means any machine, device, computer program, artificial intelligence, or software that bypasses security measures or ticket purchase limits, alone or with human assistance, to acquire admission tickets on a retail platform;15 O.S. § 774(2) is to circumvent, thwart, interfere with, or evade a security measure, access control system, or other control or measure on a ticket sellerTicket seller"Ticket seller" means a person that makes admission tickets available, directly or indirectly, at an initial presale or sale to the general public, and may include an owner or operator of a place of entertainment, a sponsor or promoter of an event, a sports team participating in an event, a theater company, a musical group, or similar participant in an event, or an employee or agent of any such person;15 O.S. § 774(16)'s Internet website in order to purchase admission ticketsAdmission ticket"Admission ticket" means any physical, electronic, or other form of evidence of a right of entry to a venue or an entertainment event for one or more events at a specified date and time;15 O.S. § 774(1) during the initial saleInitial sale"Initial sale" means the first sale of an admission ticket by the ticket seller, which may include the distribution of admission tickets under an agreement between the ticket seller and the recipient;15 O.S. § 774(5) or presalePresale"Presale" means a sale of admission tickets at or below the price printed on the ticket by, or with the permission of, a ticket seller, prior to their release to the general public;15 O.S. § 774(8) for an eventEvent"Event" means a concert, theatrical performance, sporting event, exhibition, show, or other similar activity held in this state;15 O.S. § 774(3) held at a place of entertainmentPlace of entertainment"Place of entertainment" means any privately or publicly owned or operated entertainment facility within this state, such as a theater, stadium, museum, arena, park, racetrack, or other place where concerts, theatrical performances, sporting events, exhibitions, shows, or other similar activities are held and for which an entry fee is charged;15 O.S. § 774(7); or 2. The use of the software or botBot"Bot" means any machine, device, computer program, artificial intelligence, or software that bypasses security measures or ticket purchase limits, alone or with human assistance, to acquire admission tickets on a retail platform;15 O.S. § 774(2) led to the admission ticketsAdmission ticket"Admission ticket" means any physical, electronic, or other form of evidence of a right of entry to a venue or an entertainment event for one or more events at a specified date and time;15 O.S. § 774(1) being resold on the initial seller's Internet website or an Internet site used for the resaleResale"Resale" means any second or subsequent sale of an admission ticket, by any method including, but not limited to, in-person, telephone, electronic mail, facsimile, or electronic platforms. Resale shall not include tickets returned to or exchanged by the primary ticket seller;15 O.S. § 774(11) of admission ticketsAdmission ticket"Admission ticket" means any physical, electronic, or other form of evidence of a right of entry to a venue or an entertainment event for one or more events at a specified date and time;15 O.S. § 774(1) for a price above the admission ticketAdmission ticket"Admission ticket" means any physical, electronic, or other form of evidence of a right of entry to a venue or an entertainment event for one or more events at a specified date and time;15 O.S. § 774(1)'s initial cost.
C C. Any violation of this section shall constitute an unfair or deceptive trade practice and shall be subject to the provisions of the Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act.
Section 774.1 establishes the core prohibitions on using or selling bots and software to circumvent ticket-seller security measures. The section prohibits three categories of conduct: using software or a bot to bypass security or access controls on a ticket seller's website; selling software or a bot advertised for that purpose; and using or creating a bot to purchase tickets, use multiple IP addresses or accounts to exceed ticket limits, or circumvent electronic queues, presale codes, or volume limitations. Liability attaches when the user or seller knows or should know the software's circumvention purpose or that its use led to above-cost resale.
Violations constitute unfair or deceptive trade practices under the Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act, giving the Attorney General enforcement authority alongside the private right of action created in the new § 774.2.
A 3 A. A primary ticket sellerPrimary ticket seller"Primary ticket seller" means a venue, promoter, or provider authorized to sell tickets to the public at the point of initial sale including, but not limited to, public school districts and nonprofit organizations;15 O.S. § 774(9), secondary ticket exchangeSecondary ticket exchange"Secondary ticket exchange" means a marketplace, online platform, or other entity facilitating resale of admission tickets;15 O.S. § 774(13), or resellerReseller"Reseller" means a person or entity that offers or sells an admission ticket after its initial sale;15 O.S. § 774(12) shall clearly and conspicuously disclose at the point of selection: 1. The total priceTotal price"Total price" means the price paid for an admission ticket, including all mandatory fees, service charges, and taxes, and excluding shipping charges and government-imposed fees.15 O.S. § 774(17), including all mandatory fees and taxes; 2. Itemization of base price, face valueFace value"Face value" means a price printed on the admission ticket or listed by the primary ticket seller at the point of initial sale, excluding taxes, service fees, or delivery charges;15 O.S. § 774(4), service fees, and taxes; and 3. Seat location or section, row, and seat number, if applicable.
B(1) 4 B. 1. No resellerReseller"Reseller" means a person or entity that offers or sells an admission ticket after its initial sale;15 O.S. § 774(12) shall offer or sell a speculative ticketSpeculative ticket"Speculative ticket" means an admission ticket offered for sale that the reseller does not own or possess;15 O.S. § 774(14) or more than one copy of the same ticket for an eventEvent"Event" means a concert, theatrical performance, sporting event, exhibition, show, or other similar activity held in this state;15 O.S. § 774(3).
B(2) 5 2. Admission ticketsAdmission ticket"Admission ticket" means any physical, electronic, or other form of evidence of a right of entry to a venue or an entertainment event for one or more events at a specified date and time;15 O.S. § 774(1) shall not be resold prior to the initial public sale. Complimentary admission ticketsAdmission ticket"Admission ticket" means any physical, electronic, or other form of evidence of a right of entry to a venue or an entertainment event for one or more events at a specified date and time;15 O.S. § 774(1) shall not be resold by ticket exchanges.
B(3)–(4) 3. Artists, venues, and private ticketing providers may restrict transferability if terms and conditions are clearly disclosed and acknowledged by the purchaser prior to sale. 4. Tickets shall be considered licenses. Venue operators may enforce policies regarding conduct, behavior, public health, safety, or age, and may establish limits on the quantity of tickets purchased.
C(1)–(4) 6 C. 1. A primary ticket sellerPrimary ticket seller"Primary ticket seller" means a venue, promoter, or provider authorized to sell tickets to the public at the point of initial sale including, but not limited to, public school districts and nonprofit organizations;15 O.S. § 774(9), secondary ticket exchangeSecondary ticket exchange"Secondary ticket exchange" means a marketplace, online platform, or other entity facilitating resale of admission tickets;15 O.S. § 774(13), or resellerReseller"Reseller" means a person or entity that offers or sells an admission ticket after its initial sale;15 O.S. § 774(12) shall issue a full refund within ten (10) days if the: a. eventEvent"Event" means a concert, theatrical performance, sporting event, exhibition, show, or other similar activity held in this state;15 O.S. § 774(3) is canceled, b. ticket is counterfeit or invalid, c. ticket location does not conform to the description provided at the time of purchase, or d. ticket is not made available prior to the eventEvent"Event" means a concert, theatrical performance, sporting event, exhibition, show, or other similar activity held in this state;15 O.S. § 774(3). 2. Pursuant to paragraph 1 of this subsection, a nonprofit organization may offer the choice to donate the cost of the admission ticketAdmission ticket"Admission ticket" means any physical, electronic, or other form of evidence of a right of entry to a venue or an entertainment event for one or more events at a specified date and time;15 O.S. § 774(1) to the nonprofit organization, exchange to another performance or eventEvent"Event" means a concert, theatrical performance, sporting event, exhibition, show, or other similar activity held in this state;15 O.S. § 774(3), or receive a refund subject to the terms of the organization's refund policy. 3. The venue shall provide contact information for the Attorney General if the purchaser presents an invalid ticket. 4. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to alter any rights or obligations under federal payment card laws including, but not limited to, Regulation E of 12 C.F.R., Part 1005.
D 7 D. No personPerson"Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, other organization, or any combination thereof;15 O.S. § 774(6), resaleResale"Resale" means any second or subsequent sale of an admission ticket, by any method including, but not limited to, in-person, telephone, electronic mail, facsimile, or electronic platforms. Resale shall not include tickets returned to or exchanged by the primary ticket seller;15 O.S. § 774(11) platform, resellerReseller"Reseller" means a person or entity that offers or sells an admission ticket after its initial sale;15 O.S. § 774(12), or operator of any website purporting to sell or offer for sale eventEvent"Event" means a concert, theatrical performance, sporting event, exhibition, show, or other similar activity held in this state;15 O.S. § 774(3) tickets shall: 1. Use or display, without authorization, the name, mark, logo, likeness, or intellectual property of an artist, venue, or eventEvent"Event" means a concert, theatrical performance, sporting event, exhibition, show, or other similar activity held in this state;15 O.S. § 774(3) organizer in promotional materials, social media, or advertisement; 2. Imply affiliation or endorsement with a venue, team, or artist, including the use of the word "official", unless authorized in writing; or 3. Engage in commercial representations that are reasonably likely to mislead consumers.
E E. Any violation of this act shall constitute an unfair or deceptive trade practice and shall be subject to the provisions of the Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act.
F F. Any aggrieved personPerson"Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, other organization, or any combination thereof;15 O.S. § 774(6) may bring a civil action for actual damages and restitution. The court may award court costs and attorney fees to a prevailing party.
G G. Nothing in this act shall be construed to include sportsSports"Sports" means any athletic competition, contest, or event in which individuals or teams participate in games, matches, or exhibitions of skill, agility, strength, or endurance whether amateur, collegiate, or professional. Sports shall not mean theatrical, musical, or other live entertainment performances, even if occurring in a sports venue;15 O.S. § 774(15) in the provisions of this act.
Section 774.2 is the new substantive core of the bill, imposing four categories of obligations on primary ticket sellers, secondary ticket exchanges, and resellers. Subsection A requires all-in pricing disclosure at the point of ticket selection, including total price, itemized fees, and seat location. Subsection B prohibits speculative ticket sales, restricts pre-public-sale resales and complimentary ticket resales, and permits transferability restrictions if clearly disclosed.
Subsection C requires full refunds within ten days for canceled events, counterfeit or invalid tickets, non-conforming seat locations, and tickets not delivered before the event. Venues must provide Attorney General contact information when a purchaser presents an invalid ticket. Subsection D prohibits unauthorized use of artist, venue, or event-organizer intellectual property and misleading commercial representations implying affiliation or endorsement. Subsections E and F establish enforcement — violations are unfair or deceptive trade practices, and any aggrieved person may bring a civil action for actual damages, restitution, court costs, and attorney fees. Subsection G expressly excludes sports from the act's coverage.