Increases transparency in ticket reselling marketplaces by requiring ticket resellers have accounts which show their name and a photo of them.
Summary
Bill A07079 aims to amend the arts and cultural affairs law in New York to enhance transparency in ticket reselling marketplaces. The bill mandates that all ticket sellers on these platforms must create an account that includes their name and a verified photo, which must be confirmed through government-issued identification. This requirement is intended to ensure that buyers can see who they are purchasing tickets from, thereby reducing fraud and increasing accountability in the secondary ticket market.
Impact
If enacted, this bill will significantly alter the operations of online ticket reselling platforms by imposing new requirements on sellers. It will likely lead to increased compliance costs for these platforms as they implement verification processes. Additionally, it may affect consumer behavior, as buyers gain more confidence in knowing the identity of sellers, potentially leading to a more trustworthy marketplace.
Sentiment
The general sentiment around Bill A07079 appears to be supportive among consumer advocacy groups who argue that increased transparency will protect buyers from fraud. However, there may be concerns from ticket reselling platforms about the feasibility and implications of enforcing such identification requirements.
Contention
Notable points of contention include the potential burden this bill places on small ticket resellers who may find it challenging to comply with the new regulations. Additionally, there are concerns about privacy and whether requiring personal identification could deter individuals from selling tickets. Some stakeholders argue that while transparency is important, the measures proposed could lead to unintended consequences for the marketplace.
Enacts into law components of legislation that relate to live event ticket sales; establishes an annual professional reseller renewal fee; requires professional ticket resellers to provide their New York state ticket reseller license number as a condition of utilizing an online resale marketplace to resell tickets (Part A); provides criteria for when a purchaser may obtain a full refund of the amount paid for a ticket (Part B); relates to resale requirements for tickets; requires that if a licensee or other ticket reseller doesn't have possession of the ticket, then they shall have a written contract to obtain the offered ticket at a certain price from a person or entity in possession of the ticket or from a person or entity who has a contractual right to obtain such ticket, and tickets to the event have been placed on sale by the venue or entity hosting the event or its authorized agent before the licensee or reseller can advertise the sale of the tickets (Part C); relates to unlawful charges in connection with tickets; permits reasonable charges for costs actually rendered or otherwise in connection to customer support, technological and software infrastructure, and actual operational costs for sales away from the box office; defines terms (Part D); relates to the availability of tickets for sale to the general public; defines a term (Part E); relates to paperless ticketing systems options (Part F); extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to tickets to places of entertainment (Part G).
Enacts into law components of legislation that relate to live event ticket sales; establishes an annual professional reseller renewal fee; requires professional ticket resellers to provide their New York state ticket reseller license number as a condition of utilizing an online resale marketplace to resell tickets (Part A); provides criteria for when a purchaser may obtain a full refund of the amount paid for a ticket (Part B); relates to resale requirements for tickets; requires that if a licensee or other ticket reseller doesn't have possession of the ticket, then they shall have a written contract to obtain the offered ticket at a certain price from a person or entity in possession of the ticket or from a person or entity who has a contractual right to obtain such ticket, and tickets to the event have been placed on sale by the venue or entity hosting the event or its authorized agent before the licensee or reseller can advertise the sale of the tickets (Part C); relates to unlawful charges in connection with tickets; permits reasonable charges for costs actually rendered or otherwise in connection to customer support, technological and software infrastructure, and actual operational costs for sales away from the box office; defines terms (Part D); relates to the availability of tickets for sale to the general public; defines a term (Part E); relates to the resale of tickets included in a subscription or season ticket package (Part F); extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to tickets to places of entertainment (Part G).