House Bill No. 341, introduced by Representative Davis, aims to enhance consumer protection in the realm of live event ticketing by enacting R.S. 4:1.1. The bill defines key terms related to ticketing, including "nontransferable ticketing," which restricts ticket holders from reselling or exchanging tickets freely, and establishes that ticket issuers can only implement such a system if they offer a transferable option at the time of sale. Additionally, the bill outlines that ticket holders cannot be denied access to events or penalized solely based on the resale of tickets, and it protects ticket platforms from penalties related to ticket resales.
The proposed legislation also allows ticket issuers and venue operators to enforce policies regarding conduct and set limits on ticket purchases. However, it prohibits the offering of transferable tickets for private events or targeted promotions, ensuring that such tickets are clearly marked as restricted. The House amendments further clarify the protections against discrimination and penalties for ticket holders, reinforcing the bill's intent to safeguard consumer rights in the ticketing process.