Ticket sellers: proof of purchase.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires ticket sellers to immediately provide proof of purchase to consumers upon ticket sales and mandates that venues honor these proofs of purchase. It also establishes a civil penalty of up to $2,500 for violations and requires primary contractors to electronically deliver tickets within 24 hours or as soon as reasonably possible if purchased less than 24 hours before the event. The bill also mandates clear disclosures of ticket availability and pricing on websites and at ticket sales locations.
Key provisions
- Requires ticket sellers to provide proof of purchase immediately after a sale.
- Requires venues to honor proof of purchase in lieu of a physical ticket.
- Imposes a civil penalty of up to $2,500 for violations.
- Mandates electronic ticket delivery within 24 hours or as soon as reasonably possible for same-day purchases.
- Requires primary contractors to clearly disclose ticket availability and pricing.
- Defines key terms like ‘consumer,’ ‘entertainment event,’ and ‘ticket seller.’
- Addresses counterfeit tickets and refunds for non-conforming tickets.
- Exempts certain primary contractors from regulatory provisions.
Who is affected
- Ticket sellers
- Venue operators
- Consumers of entertainment events
- Primary contractors
- Entertainment venues
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