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Code Explainers
California Ticketing Laws
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Laws & Regulations
Plain-language explainers for every California code that governs tickets — refund mandates, bot bans, drone rules, and more.
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Consumer Rights
Cancellation Refunds
Full refund required within 30 days of a cancelled event.
Enforcement
Ticket Bots
Unlawful to use software to bypass a ticketing queue or access control.
Transparency
Resale Disclosures
Resellers must disclose original face price and the exact seat location.
Gaming
Sports Ticket Raffles
Governs charitable raffles with manual draws for sports event tickets.
Fraud Prevention
Deceptive Ticket Websites
Bans sites that impersonate an official event presenter's domain or design.
Air Travel
Airline Ticket Fraud
Carriers must refund victims of travel-seller fraud they had knowledge of.
Transit
Mega-Event Transit Surcharges
Up to $5 surcharge authorised on tickets to 2026 FIFA World Cup events.
Arts & Culture
Music Festival Grants
Establishes the California Music Festival Preservation Grant Program.
Seller Obligations
Travel Trust Accounts
Sellers of travel must hold client funds in trust or post a surety bond.
Air Travel
Travel Refund Rights
Defines when a seller of travel must issue a refund or credit.
Transparency
Travel Seller Disclosures
Required disclosures before and at the point of sale by sellers of travel.
Legal Dictionary
Key Terms & Definitions
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Ticketing Glossary
Precise definitions of the legal terms used in California's ticketing statutes — from original sellers to constructive possession.
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Glossary
Original Seller
The authorised first-sale agent acting on behalf of the event presenter or venue.
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Ticket Reseller
Any person who sells a ticket other than as an original sale — the secondary market seller.
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Ticket Resale Marketplace
A platform that advertises, processes payments for, or facilitates resale — think StubHub.
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Constructive Possession
A buyer's enforceable right to receive a ticket after full payment, before physical delivery.
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Entertainment Venue
Arenas, concert halls, and stadiums where events are presented for a price of admission.
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Premium Seat License
A license to purchase tickets for a designated seat across multiple events over at least one year.
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Travel Consolidator
An entity that buys airline tickets in bulk and resells them at a discount to passengers.
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Seller of Travel
A person or entity that sells flights, packages, or accommodation to California consumers.
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Travel Certificate
A voucher issued in lieu of a cash refund, redeemable for future travel under specific conditions.
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Travel Consumer Restitution Fund
A state fund providing recourse for consumers who lose money to a registered seller of travel.
↗California Today covers California ticket law for informational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice. Laws and regulations may change — always consult the official California Legislative Information portal or a qualified attorney for current statutory text.