Sen. Chuck Schumer announces new legislation aimed at ticket brokers

Sen. Chuck Schumer announces new legislation aimed at ticket brokers
BY Bill Egbert
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

Monday, April 6th 2009

A proposed new federal law would curb ticket brokers like the glorified scalpers who froze fans out of a string of high-profile concerts by Bruce Springsteen and others.

The new legislation, announced by Sen. Chuck Schumer Sunday, would give fans two days to buy tickets before a ticket reseller can scoop them up.

"The bottom line is we need to create a fair system where fans get first crack at good seats at a reasonable price," Schumer said.

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