The D.C. Council’s Public Works and Operations Committee held a public hearing Wednesday on legislation aimed at protecting fans from ticket fraud and price gouging.

The Resale Amendment Act , introduced by Ward 6 Council member Charles Allen and backed by seven other council members, would cap ticket resale prices at 10% above face value, ban speculative listings and require registration for high-volume resellers.

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