Bill > A2258

This bill revises laws concerning ticket sales by updating definitions and regulations for ticket issuers, resellers, and online marketplaces, aiming to ensure greater transparency and fairness in the ticket purchasing process. Key changes include requiring ticket issuers to disclose all associated fees and taxes upfront, mandating advance public notice of ticket sales policies including the total number of tickets and their prices, and prohibiting ticket issuers from restricting or limiting the resale price of tickets or using technological means to prevent resale. The bill also introduces new definitions for terms like "reseller," "online marketplace," and "insider" to clarify responsibilities and introduces a guarantee for purchasers of resold tickets, ensuring a full refund if the event is cancelled or the ticket is invalid. Furthermore, it makes violations of these ticket sales laws a fourth-degree crime and repeals several existing sections of related legislation.