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“Para enmendar la Ley Núm. 5 de 23 de abril de 1973, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley Orgánica del Departamento de Asuntos del Consumidor”, a los fines de requerir un desglose detallado y transparente de todos los cargos adicionales en la venta de boletos para conciertos, obras teatrales, espectáculos deportivos y otros eventos similares en Puerto Rico, incluyendo, pero no limitándose a, cargos por servicio, cargos por mantenimiento, impuestos y cualquier otro cargo identificable, para garantizar la claridad y protección al consumidor; integrar las responsabilidades de los productores de espectáculos públicos conforme a la Ley Núm. 162 de 1996, según enmendada, y la Ley Núm. 113 de 2005, según enmendada; prohibir la inclusión de cargos por “infraestructura” o similares cuando las facilidades sean administradas de forma privada, obligando a los administradores y productores privados a absorber tales costos; y para otros fines relacionados.”

2025-2028 Session

Requires clear, itemized ticket charges and bans infrastructure fees at privately run venues, shifting those costs to organizers and boosting price transparency for buyers.

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Bill Summary · PS 823

Summary: Puerto Rico Senate Bill PS 823

Overview

PS 823 seeks to amend the Organic Law of the Department of Consumer Affairs (Ley Núm. 5 de 23 de abril de 1973, según enmendada) to enhance transparency in ticket sales for concerts, theater, sports, and similar events in Puerto Rico. The bill would require a detailed breakdown of all additional charges (e.g., service charges, maintenance charges, taxes, and any other identifiable fees) associated with ticket purchases, aiming to promote consumer clarity and protection. It also calls for aligning the responsibilities of producers of public spectacles with existing laws and prohibits certain infrastructure-related charges when facilities are privately managed.

Purpose and Intent

  • Improve consumer understanding of the total cost of tickets by mandating a clear itemized breakdown of all charges at the point of sale.
  • Integrate and harmonize responsibilities of show producers with provisions in Law No. 162 (1996, as amended) and Law No. 113 (2005, as amended).
  • Prohibit the inclusion of “infrastructure” or similar charges when venue facilities are privately managed, requiring private administrators and producers to absorb those costs.

Key Provisions (as proposed)

  • Itemized disclosure: Require a detailed and transparent breakdown of all additional ticket charges, including but not limited to service fees, maintenance fees, taxes, and any other identifiable charges.
  • Source of responsibilities: Integrate producer responsibilities for public spectacles with the referenced laws (Nos. 162 of 1996 and 113 of 2005, as amended).
  • Prohibition on certain charges: Ban or restrict charging for infrastructure when facilities are privately managed; such costs would instead be borne by administrators and private producers.
  • Related objectives: Strengthen consumer protections and promote clarity in pricing for culturally and entertainment-related events.

Affected Parties

  • Consumers buying tickets for concerts, theater, sports, and similar events.
  • Show producers, event promoters, and organizers.
  • Venue operators and private facility managers.
  • Ticketing platforms and administrators involved in sale and processing.

Procedural Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: October 17, 2025.
  • First Reading: October 20, 2025 (Senate).
  • Referred to Committees: October 20, 2025.
  • Legislation filed (radicado) on October 17, 2025.

Potential Impacts

  • Increased price transparency for consumers and clearer understanding of total costs.
  • Possible administrative and compliance requirements for organizers and venues.
  • Potential shifts in who bears certain charges, particularly related to infrastructure in privately managed facilities.
  • Could influence pricing strategies and ticketing practices across events.

Notes

  • The bill is in the early legislative stage and has been referred to Senate committees for consideration. Details may evolve with amendments during committee review.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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