It's rerun season and I have some free time.

I've seen at least two online reports that say that reselling Price is Right tickets is illegal in violation of LA Municipal Code 42.03. Well, did anyone read the code? That code specifically mentions selling tickets in public places, like parks or stadiums. Since when is EBay a public place?

For the bored, here's the full text:

SEC. 42.03. SELLING OF TICKETS OF ADMISSION TO PLACES OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLAGE IN PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC PROHIBITED – EXCEPTIONS.

(Amended by Ord. No. 120,444, Eff. 12/21/61.)

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person in or upon any public street, sidewalk, park or other public place shall sell or re-sell or offer to sell or re-sell any ticket of admission to a place of public assemblage

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person in or upon any place which is open to the public shall sell or re-sell or offer to sell or re-sell any ticket of admission to a place of public assemblage.

Sorry folks, I *still* don't see how selling Price tickets on EBay is illegal.

 

posted by Brad @ 9:12 PM   7 comment(s)