What are Some Examples of State Scalping Laws?
Each state has different laws regulating ticket scalping. For example: • In New York, the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law prohibits the resale of tickets for more than $5 or 10% (whichever is greater) over the face price of the ticket. • In New Jersey, tickets cannot be resold for more than an additional $3 or 20% of the ticket price (whichever is greater). • In California, scalping of an “entertainment event” tickets is illegal unless the scalper as the written permission of the venue owner or operator. What are the Penalties for Scalping Illegally? In some states scalping is considered a misdemeanor, which carries a fine as high as $1,000 and imprisonment up to one year for the first offense. Subsequent offenses have higher fines and more prison time. Do I Need a Lawyer for my Scalping Problem? If you have been accused of ticket scalping, an experienced criminal defense lawyer can advise you of your legal rights and defenses. A criminal defense attorney also can explain how you can sca
