BILL NUMBER: S8396
SPONSOR: GIANARIS
 
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
regulation of boxing and wrestling matches relating to tickets to places
of entertainment, and 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 thereof
 
PURPOSE:
Extends Article 25 of the New York State Arts & Cultural Affairs Law
covering ticketing to places of entertainment for an additional year.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 extends the current provisions of Article 25 of the Arts and
Cultural Affairs Law out to June 30, 2026.
Section 2 states the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Article 25 of the New York State Arts & Cultural Affairs Law has been
historically subject to constant renewal and evolution by the Legisla-
ture. This bill once again extends this Law by a year to ensure the
continued working of the market while the Legislature considers addi-
tional measures to improve the working of the market for consumers.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New Bill
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Effective immediately.