No. Scalping tickets in Italy is illegal under the Codice del Consumo (Legislative Decree No. 206/2005) and regulated by the Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM). Resale above face value without authorization violates consumer protection laws, particularly for cultural, sports, and entertainment events. The Decreto Legge 83/2014 further criminalizes speculative resale, imposing fines up to €5,000 for individuals and €50,000 for businesses. Platforms facilitating such transactions face liability under EU Digital Services Act compliance, effective 2024.
Key Regulations for Scalping Tickets in Italy
- Face Value Mandate: Resale must not exceed the original ticket price unless explicitly permitted by event organizers (Art. 74, Codice del Consumo).
- Authorized Platforms: Only platforms licensed by the Ministero della Cultura or local authorities (e.g., SIAE for events) may facilitate resale, with mandatory identity verification.
- Criminal Liability: Unauthorized resale constitutes a reato contravvenzionale under Decreto Legge 83/2014, enforceable by the Guardia di Finanza and local police.