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NJ A4861

NJ A4861
Requires issuance of refund or credit for tickets purchased through reseller or ticket resale website for events that get postponed.

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Introduced
09/23/2024
In Committee
09/23/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The bill amends current law regarding the issuance of refunds for tickets purchased through a reseller or ticket resale website. Specifically, the bill requires a refund if the event for which a ticket has been resold is postponed, excluding the actual handling and delivery fees as long as the exclusion is previously disclosed. In lieu of a refund, a reseller or ticket resale website may offer to the purchaser a credit in the amount paid to the reseller or ticket resale website by the purchaser for the ticket but excluding handling and delivery fees as long as this exclusion is previously disclosed. A refund issued under the bill is to be made available for a period of 30 days after the date of postponement is established.

AI Summary

This bill amends current law to require a refund or credit for tickets purchased through a reseller or ticket resale website if the event is postponed. Specifically, the bill mandates that resellers or ticket resale websites provide a full refund, excluding handling and delivery fees, if an event is postponed. Alternatively, they may offer a credit to the purchaser for the ticket price, excluding fees, as long as this exclusion is previously disclosed. The refund must be available for 30 days after the postponement is established.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee (on 09/23/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4861
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4861_I1.HTM
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