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Senator · Senate District 5
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History
- Substituted by A6976
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.461
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Extends certain provisions of law relating to the resale of tickets to places of entertainment through May 14, 2016
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Margaret Markey
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4801
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 704 of the laws of 1991, amending the arts and cultural affairs law and chapter 912 of the laws of 1920 relating to the regulation of boxing and wrestling matches relating to tickets to places of entertainment; and to amend chapter 151 of the laws of 2010, amending the arts and cultural affairs law relating to resale of tickets to places of entertainment, in relation to extending the effectiveness of the provisions thereof
Purpose
To extend the existing statue on the resale of tickets.
Summary of provisions
This legislation would extend the present law on the resale of tickets for an additional year until May 14, 2016.
Justification
In the 2010 legislative session, significant changes were made to the law on the sale and resale of tickets to places of entertainment. As the market evolves ensuring the protection of consumers and their rights becomes increasingly important This legislation allows for additional time to fully understand the effects these regulatory chances and new technologies will have on industry and consumers alike by extending the current provisions until May 14, 2016.
Legislative history
2013-14: S.7012/A.8727-A Chapter 21
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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