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Plain-language guides for small businesses. Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026. Drafts pending legal review; not legal advice.
The FTC fee rule for live-event venues, ticket sellers and short-term rentals
Since 12 May 2025, US live-event tickets and short-term lodging must show the total price, with all mandatory fees, whenever a price is shown.
California SB 478 checklist: is your advertised price the full price?
Since 1 July 2024, prices shown to California customers must include every mandatory fee except government taxes and shipping, in almost every sector.
State all-in price laws: Minnesota, Virginia, Massachusetts, Colorado, Oregon, Connecticut and DC
Seven more places now require the advertised price to include mandatory fees, for almost every kind of business.
Canada drip pricing after the Ticketmaster ruling (and why Quebec is different)
A fee revealed only at checkout is still the risk case federally. In Quebec, the advertised price must already include every fee.
Prix tout inclus au Québec : ce que la loi exige des commerçants
Au Québec, le prix annoncé doit comprendre tous les frais, sauf la TPS, la TVQ et certains droits publics. Les afficher à part ne suffit pas.
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