Rejected petition Pass legislation that regulates the selling of entertainment tickets

Many have experienced frustration at not being able to purchase entertainment tickets. Most have already been allocated or sold already in presales, before the general public get a chance. This means most end up paying extortionate prices on reselling sites. This is unfair and should be regulated.

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/10/21/fan-fury-as-phil-collins-tickets-sell-out-in-15-seconds---only-t/

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/ticket-industry-bots-resellers-1.3811994

This petition was rejected

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Date submitted 24 October 2016
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