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What is NYC AC § 20-551?

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This section establishes the requirements for obtaining a ticket seller license in New York City, including application details, fees, and validity. The commissioner is responsible for issuing licenses, which are non-transferable. Applies to individuals and entities engaged in ticket selling in public spaces.

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§ 20-551 Ticket seller licenses.

AC § 20-551

a.

1.It shall be unlawful for any person required to be licensed pursuant to this subchapter to act as a ticket seller without having first obtained a ticket seller license in accordance with this subchapter.

2.It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly sell, give, or otherwise transfer, for vending in a public space, any tickets, to an unlicensed ticket seller. b. All ticket seller licenses shall be valid for no more than one year and expire on July 31 each year unless suspended or revoked. The annual fee for such license or renewal thereof shall be $45 or shall be a portion of $45 prorated to the effective period of the license, and shall be paid unless the applicant is exempted by article four of the general business law. c.

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