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Covered entity

A business or organization subject to this act, specifically including providers of short-term lodging, ticketing services (primary and secondary sellers), and any other entities the Federal Trade Commission determines appropriate through rulemaking.

Mandatory fees

Any charges that a consumer is required to pay when purchasing a good or service, regardless of whether they are listed separately from the base price.

Short-term lodging

Accommodations offered for a brief period, such as hotel rooms, motels, or vacation rental properties.

Speculative ticketing

The practice of selling a ticket to an event when the seller does not yet physically possess that ticket.

Clearly and conspicuously display

To present information in a way that is easy to see, read, and understand by an average person, typically requiring prominent placement and legible text.

Parens patriae

A legal concept allowing the state to act as a parent or guardian for its citizens, particularly in legal actions to protect the public welfare.