The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has endorsed a California bill aimed at banning speculative ticketing practices. Assemblymember Isaac Bryan's Bill AB 1349 would implement significant changes to protect consumers and venues from predatory ticket reselling.

Key provisions of the bill include:

• Requiring resellers to prove ticket ownership before listing
• Mandatory disclosure of exact seat locations
• Prohibiting the creation of misleading websites that imitate official venues
• Preventing the sale of tickets not yet in possession

NIVA's Executive Director Stephen Parker emphasizes the bill's importance in maintaining fair access and fan trust in live entertainment. The organization views this as a crucial step in protecting both consumers and independent venues from deceptive resale practices.

Jim Cornett, NIVA CA Chapter President, highlights the current challenges faced by venue operators, noting that fans frequently encounter invalid tickets or inflated prices from unauthorized sellers. This legislation aims to address these issues by implementing stricter controls on secondary market sales.

The proposed legislation represents a significant shift in California's approach to ticket reselling, potentially setting a precedent for other states to follow in regulating secondary ticket markets.

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