New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S3329

Introduced
11/14/22  

Caption

Revises provisions related to selling and reselling of tickets.

Impact

The bill is poised to significantly impact current laws governing ticket sales by enforcing stricter regulations on ticket brokers. On the consumer side, it aims to foster an environment of clarity and trust, ensuring purchasers are fully informed of total ticket costs, including ancillary fees. Moreover, it allows consumers to confirm their understanding of these disclosures before finalizing purchases, thereby enhancing consumer rights and protection against potentially deceptive practices inherent in previous law.

Summary

Senate Bill S3329 revises existing legislation on the sale and resale of tickets for entertainment venues in New Jersey. The bill mandates heightened standards for ticket brokers operating online platforms, introducing new transparency requirements designed to protect consumers. Specifically, it requires ticket brokers to prominently disclose essential information regarding the nature of sales, potential markups from the original price set by venues, and refund policies related to event cancellations or postponements.

Contention

Despite its consumer-friendly intentions, S3329 may face opposition from stakeholders within the ticket resale industry. Critics argue that overly stringent regulations could hinder sales fluidity, potentially driving business operations to secondary platforms outside New Jersey’s jurisdiction. Additionally, there are concerns regarding the feasibility of compliance with these new disclosure mandates, which may impose additional administrative burdens on smaller brokers while favoring larger entities who can absorb such costs effectively.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NJ S347

Revises provisions related to selling and reselling of tickets.

NJ A5611

Modifies current law on ticket sales and resales.

NJ S2833

Requires certain notice when redirecting consumers to website for ticket resale and establishes certain requirements for websites offering tickets for resale.

NJ A5289

Requires certain notice when redirecting consumers to website for ticket resale and establishes certain requirements for websites offering tickets for resale.

NJ A3047

Requires certain notice when redirecting consumers to website for ticket resale and establishes certain requirements for websites offering tickets for resale.

NJ S4031

Prohibits sale of tickets not in reseller's possession.

NJ A5639

Prohibits sale of tickets not in reseller's possession.

NJ S519

Prohibits sale of tickets not in reseller's possession.

NJ A4861

Requires issuance of refund or credit for tickets purchased through reseller or ticket resale website for events that get postponed.

NJ SB338

Revises provisions relating to the sale of tickets to a live entertainment event. (BDR 52-590)

Similar Bills

NJ S347

Revises provisions related to selling and reselling of tickets.

MN HF1989

Ticket sale disclosure required, ticket sale conduct prohibited, data disclosure to the commissioner of commerce required, and enforcement allowed by the commissioner of commerce.

MN SF2003

Disclosures requirements and certain conduct prohibitions relating to ticket sales

MN SF4148

Ticket sales disclosures requirement, certain ticket resales and fees prohibited, and civil penalties created provisions

CT HB07182

An Act Concerning Entertainment Event Tickets.

FL H0297

Ticket Sales and Resales

TN HB1231

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 39; Title 47; Title 48 and Title 67, relative to ticket sales.

TN HB1230

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-401, relative to daylight saving time.