Ban on ‘junk fees’ for live event tickets, hotels goes into effect: What to know

A final rule banning “junk fees” for live event tickets and hotels was announced by the Federal Trade Commission on Monday. 

What is the “Junk Fees Rule”?

Why you should care:

The “Junk Fees Rule” targets specific and deceptive pricing in the sale of live-event tickets and hotel stays. The rule does not prohibit any fee amount or specific pricing methods, but it requires that companies that advertise their prices are transparent with consumers about prices and fees. 

This rule also requires that businesses disclose the total price of mandatory fees and they can’t misrepresent any fee…