Section 4 Exception for certain advertisers etc.I1I2
Scotland
A person (“A”) who advertises that a Championship ticket is available for purchase from, or makes a ticket available for sale by, another person (“B”) does not commit the touting offence if—
(a)
the proposed ticket sale would constitute a touting offence only because B intends to—
(i)
sell the ticket for an amount exceeding the ticket’s face value, or
(ii)
make a profit as a result of the sale, and
(b)
A does not, and could not reasonably be expected to, know B’s intention.
Annotations
Commencement
- I1
S. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 39(2)
- I2
S. 4 in force at 20.9.2026 by S.S.I. 2026/257, reg. 2, sch.