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S 2833

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

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Cryan and 1 co-sponsor

New Jersey bill requiring ticket resale websites to clearly notify consumers and establishing operational standards for secondary ticket market platforms to reduce consumer deception.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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Bill Summary · S 2833

Legislative bill overview

S 2833 mandates that ticket resale websites provide clear notice to consumers when redirecting them away from primary ticket sellers, and establishes operational requirements for secondary ticket resale platforms. The bill aims to increase transparency in the ticket resale market and prevent deceptive practices that may mislead consumers about where they're purchasing tickets.

Why is this important

Ticket resale has become a major market where consumers often pay significant markups without clear awareness they're on secondary platforms rather than official venues. This bill addresses consumer confusion and potential fraud in an industry where bots, scalping, and misleading marketing have created widespread frustration. Clear disclosure requirements could help consumers make informed purchasing decisions and reduce exploitation in the resale market.

Potential points of contention

  • Business impact on resellers: Secondary ticket platforms may argue that strict notice requirements and operational mandates increase compliance costs and reduce their competitive advantage, potentially limiting market availability
  • Defining "certain notice" requirements: Ambiguity around what constitutes adequate notice, placement prominence, and timing could lead to disputes over compliance and enforcement interpretation
  • Interstate jurisdiction challenges: New Jersey legislation may have limited effectiveness if resale occurs across state lines, raising questions about enforceability against out-of-state platforms and whether federal regulation would be more appropriate

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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