Senate Bill No. by Senator Stine aims to amend and reenact R.S. 4:1, establishing new restrictions on ticket sales in Louisiana. The bill prohibits the resale of tickets for more than the price printed on the ticket, with specific definitions provided for terms such as "resale," "reseller," "secondary ticket exchange," "speculative ticket," and "ticket." Additionally, it explicitly bans speculative ticket sales, which are defined as tickets not in the actual possession of the reseller at the time of sale. The bill also mandates that all admission tickets must display the price paid, excluding processing and delivery charges.

Furthermore, the bill allows for the resale of tickets online, provided that the resale price does not exceed the original ticket price plus any associated fees and taxes. It requires that the website or secondary ticket exchange guarantees a full refund under certain conditions, such as event cancellation or denial of admission. The bill also permits secondary ticket exchanges to charge a service fee not exceeding 10% of the initial ticket price. Violations of these provisions can result in fines ranging from $100 to $500 and may also be classified as unfair trade practices, subjecting violators to additional penalties under the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. The proposed changes will take effect on August 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
SB188 Original: