Consumers Frustrated with Scalping Bill

As Michigan lawmakers continue to debate a proposal to repeal the state’s ban on ticket scalping, a new poll shows public support for changes to the state’s 1931 ticket resale law. Currently, Michigan law prohibits the “average” person from reselling event tickets for more than face value without the written consent of the venue. But a new Zogby opinion poll from Michigan Ticket Fairness shows more than three fourths of respondents said it’s unfair that fans are forced to use only venue or team-approved resale websites to sell their tickets instead of being able to engage in a direct transaction. The Michigan House passed legislation, last month, that would give fans the right to buy and sell tickets above face value without needing to use venue or team-approved resellers. The legislation is now in the Senate.