New York Arts and Cultural Affairs Law Article 23 - REGULATION OF THEATRICAL SYNDICATION FINANCING

  • 23.01 - Legislative Findings and Declaration of Policy.
    The legislature hereby finds and declares that: 1. The maintenance and well-being of the legitimate theatre in this state is essential to the cultural, moral...
  • 23.03 - Definitions.
    1. The following terms, whenever used or referred to in this article, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (a) A...
  • 23.05 - Investigations.
    1. Whenever it shall appear to the attorney general either upon complaint or otherwise that any person has violated or is about to violate any...
  • 23.07 - Records; Bank Accounts.
    All moneys raised from the offer and sale of syndication interests in a theatrical production company, as defined herein, shall be held in a special...
  • 23.08 - Proceeds From Advance Ticket Sales; Refunds.
    1. Any ticket distributor who offers or sells to the public in or from the state of New York, advance tickets of admission to events...
  • 23.09 - Application of Article; Exemptions.
    1. The provisions of article twenty-three-A of the general business law shall not be applicable to offerings subject to the requirements of this article, or...
  • 23.11 - Injunctions; Modification or Dissolution.
    1. Whenever the attorney general shall believe from evidence satisfactory to him that any person has engaged or is about to engage in any act...
  • 23.13 - Application of the Provisions of Civil Practice Law and Rules.
    The provisions of the civil practice law and rules shall apply to all actions and proceedings brought under this article except as herein otherwise provided.
  • 23.15 - Immunity.
    Upon any investigation or proceeding before the attorney general or other officer designated by him, or in any criminal proceeding before any court, pursuant to...
  • 23.17 - Enforcement by Attorney General.
    The attorney general may prosecute every person charged with a criminal offense in violation of this article and regulations issued thereunder, or any violation of...
  • 23.19 - Unlawful Retention of Payments.
    Any producer, promoter, principal, employee, general manager, company manager or agent of a theatrical production company, as defined herein, who knowingly receives, directly or indirectly,...
  • 23.21 - Violations and Penalties.
    Any person, partnership, corporation, company, trust or association willfully violating any of the provisions of this article or any rule or regulation issued thereunder shall...
  • 23.23 - Prohibited Activities of Ticket Distributors.
    1. The term "ticket distributor" shall mean all owners, operators or operating lessees whether an individual, firm, company, partnership, corporation, trust or association who control...

Last modified: February 3, 2019