Bill > S08221

This bill enacts comprehensive legislation regulating live event ticket sales in New York State, addressing several key aspects of ticket reselling and consumer protection. Part A establishes a new definition for "professional reseller" as someone who regularly resells tickets, creates a tiered annual licensing fee system based on the number of tickets resold ($1,000-$3,000), and requires online ticket marketplaces to verify and display a reseller's New York state license number. Part B expands consumer refund rights by mandating full refunds under specific circumstances, such as event cancellation, postponement, or rescheduling, and requires sellers to provide a 30-day window for purchasers to choose between a refund, credit, or ticket retention. Part C prohibits ticket resellers from advertising or selling tickets before they are officially placed on sale by the venue. Part D introduces definitions for primary ticket sellers and places additional restrictions on ticket pricing, particularly for music concerts. Part E requires primary ticket sellers to disclose the total number of tickets available to the general public at least seven days before sale. Part F prevents venues from restricting ticket resale or penalizing season ticket holders who resell tickets. The bill extends the effectiveness of existing ticket sales regulations until June 30, 2028, and takes effect 60 days after becoming law, with each part having specific implementation details.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8221