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NJ A1513
Prohibits circumventing security measures for certain online ticket sales.
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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends and supplements P.L.1983, c.135 (C.56:8-26 et seq.) to prohibit the use of any software, device or any other technological resource that is used to circumvent a security measure, access control system, or other control or measure on an online ticket issuer's Internet website that is used to ensure an equitable ticket buying process. The bill defines "online ticket issuer" to mean any person that makes tickets available directly or indirectly for sale to the general public via the Internet, and may include the owner or operator of a place of entertainment, a sports team or sports league of teams participating in an entertainment event, a theater company, musical group or similar participant in an entertainment event, or an agent of any such person. Pursuant to current law, any person who violates provisions of P.L.1983, c.135 (C.56:8-26 et seq.) is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. A crime of the fourth degree is ordinarily punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to 18 months or a fine of up to $10,000, or both. Under the provisions of the bill, this penalty will apply to violations of the bill's provisions.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to prohibit the use of any software, device, or technological resource to circumvent security measures or access controls on an online ticket issuer's website that are intended to ensure an equitable ticket buying process. The bill defines "online ticket issuer" broadly to include the owner or operator of a venue, a sports team or league, a theater company, or any agent of such entities that sells tickets online to the general public. Violations of this bill's provisions are subject to the same criminal penalties as existing laws related to ticket sales.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee (on 01/14/2020)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2000/1513_I1.HTM |
Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2000/1513_I1.PDF |
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