CRIME OF TICKET SCALPING

HB 39 expands New Mexico's ticket scalping law to cover events presented by the state, local governments, or 501(c)(3) nonprofits - beyond just college athletics. It makes it illegal to sell tickets above the original price charged at the venue or printed on the ticket, with exceptions for permitted service fees. Violations are misdemeanors punishable by fines up to $500 or up to one year in jail per ticket sold. This directly affects ticket sellers who markup prices for these specific events, not consumers or event organizers.