Minnesota § 609.807 - EVENT TICKETS; PROHIBITED ACTS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 609.807 — EVENT TICKETS; PROHIBITED ACTS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 609.807. EVENT TICKETS; PROHIBITED ACTS
(a) As used in this section: (1) "initial seller" means a person or entity with whom a provider of an event or venue has contracted for the sale of tickets for the purpose of the initial sale of those tickets to the general public; and (2) "ticket" means a ticket of admission to a sporting event, theater, musical performance, or place of public entertainment or amusement of any kind.
(b) The initial seller of tickets shall make available for sale all tickets under control of the initial seller in the manner and under terms directed by the provider of the event or venue. The initial seller shall not, unless authorized by the provider of the event or venue, divert tickets from the initial sale to the general public to be sold in any other manner or under any other terms.
(c) No person or entity, with intent to defraud, may sell or offer for sale a ticket that is invalid, counterfeit, altered, or otherwise not genuine.
(d) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 609.807
What does Minnesota Statutes § 609.807 cover?
Section 609.807 ("EVENT TICKETS; PROHIBITED ACTS") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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