Anti-scalping bill headlines ‘year of the consumer’ package

Haters are going to hate but Maryland lawmakers say they want to make it harder for scalpers to shake off anti-scalping laws and sell over-priced tickets in Maryland for the next Taylor Swift concert or other big event. House and Senate lawmakers are proposing additional protections meant to prevent state residents from being gouged by unscrupulous ticket resellers out for a quick buck. The bill is part of four wide-ranging consumer protection bills that legislative leaders are supporting during the 2024 session.