Development of the Cultural and Creative Industries Act Article 10-1

The government shall do its utmost to ensure the people’s right to access to cultural and creative activities and shall ensure that ticket distribution to artistic and cultural performances is regular.Those selling tickets for more than their face value or set price shall be liable, depending on the number of tickets, for a fine by the Competent Authority of between 10 and 50 times the face value or set price of the ticket.Where fraudulent information is provided via computer or other equipment or other irregularities occur when purchasing tickets or obtaining claim tickets to artistic or cultural events, the penalty shall be a maximum three years’ imprisonment with possibility of parole, a fine of no more than NT$3 million, or both.The Competent Authority may request that police agencies dispatch personnel to conduct investigations or crack down on the activities described in the preceding two Paragraphs.When the Competent Authority is informed of infractions under the second and third Paragraphs of this Article, in addition to keeping the identifying information of the informant strictly confidential, it may, at its discretion, offer a reward. Confidentiality of the identifying information of the informant is also to be maintained during any related lawsuit.Regulations governing scope of authority, processing time, confidentiality, informant rewards and other compliance matters concerning the processing of informant reports are to be drafted and issued by the central Competent Authority.