Prohibits ticket sales that exceed the capacity of a place of entertainment or not-for-profit venue
Impact
Should A10253 be enacted, it will modify existing regulations related to ticket sales in New York State. It empowers enforcement to penalize any violations through fines or imprisonment. The implications of this law may lead to a more regulated environment in the ticket sales industry, contributing to improved crowd management and safety during events. Additionally, it emphasizes the responsibility of ticket distributors to operate within legal capacity limits, holding them accountable for violations.
Summary
Bill A10253 introduces amendments to the arts and cultural affairs law in New York, specifically targeting ticket sales for entertainment events. The core provision of the bill prohibits ticket distributors from selling tickets that exceed the legal capacity of venues, which includes both for-profit events and those hosted by not-for-profit organizations. This legislation aims to ensure that ticket sales align with the actual capacity limitations of entertainment venues, promoting public safety and preventing overcrowding at events.
Contention
While supporters argue that the bill will protect consumers and ensure safety at events, potential points of contention could arise from the enforcement mechanisms and the definitions of responsible distributors. Critics may express concerns regarding the burden this law places on ticket distributors, particularly smaller, independent vendors who might struggle with compliance. Questions of how strictly this bill will be enforced and the possible economic ramifications for venues exceeding their limits could further spark debate as the bill progresses through the legislative process.
Same As
Prohibits ticket sales that exceed the capacity of a place of entertainment or not-for-profit venue; provides that a violation of such provisions constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by a fine and imprisonment for a period not to exceed one year.
Prohibits ticket sales that exceed the capacity of a place of entertainment or not-for-profit venue; provides that a violation of such provisions constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by a fine and imprisonment for a period not to exceed one year.
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).
Includes sporting events within the definition of places of public entertainment and amusement for purposes of wrongful refusal of admission to and ejection from places of public entertainment and amusement.