Bill > S04418

This bill amends the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law to prohibit ticket distributors from selling tickets for events at places of entertainment or not-for-profit venues that would exceed the venue's total capacity. Specifically, the bill defines a ticket distributor as owners, operators, or lessees who control ticket allocation for an event, and makes it illegal for them to sell tickets that would surpass the venue's physical capacity, whether done directly or through agents. The legislation establishes strict penalties for violations, treating such actions as a misdemeanor. For a first offense, violators can be fined up to 150% of the ticket's original price per ticket, with escalating fines of 300% for a second violation and 600% for subsequent violations. Additionally, offenders may face imprisonment for up to one year, or a combination of fine and imprisonment. The law aims to prevent overcrowding at entertainment venues and protect public safety by ensuring that events do not exceed their designated capacity limits. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4418