Bill > H177

This bill, titled the Sports and Entertainment Ticket Sale and Resale Transparency Act, aims to reform how tickets for events like concerts and sporting games are issued and sold, with a focus on consumer protection. It defines key terms such as "event," "event ticket," "resale," and "ticket issuer" to clarify the scope of the law. A central provision requires ticket issuers to provide advance public notice of their ticket policies for each event, detailing information like the total number of tickets, prices for different tiers, and the on-sale date and locations, including websites. This notice must be submitted to the Commissioner of Public Safety at least 15 days before tickets go on sale and will be posted online by the Department of Public Safety. The bill also prohibits ticket issuers from imposing certain restrictions on ticket resale, such as prohibiting resale altogether or requiring tickets to be resold only through specific channels, and prevents them from taking legal action or imposing penalties on purchasers who resell tickets. Furthermore, it establishes consumer protection minimum standards for those engaged in the primary or secondary ticket market, requiring them to maintain a toll-free number for complaints and implement a refund policy for situations like event cancellation, counterfeit tickets, or non-delivery. The Commissioner of Public Safety is empowered to bring civil actions to enforce the Act, with penalties including injunctions and damages, and has the authority to issue regulations to implement these provisions.