U.S. Ticket Resale Laws by State
Ticket resale is legal and widely practiced across the United States, but regulation happens at the state level. The BOTS Act (15 U.S.C. § 45c) prohibits automated circumvention of ticket purchase limits — everything else is governed by individual states. The table below summarizes each jurisdiction's approach, sourced from official legislative websites where statutes exist. | State / Territory | Summary of Ticket Resale Laws | Government Source | | Alabama | No statewide prPopularTicket Resale Laws — General Overview
What types of resale regulations exist? Common regulatory approaches include: Requirements Restrictions Licensing Requirements Some states require professional resellers to obtain licenses Disclosure Requirements Certain jurisdictions require disclosure of face value or seating information Price Restrictions A small number of jurisdictions historically imposed resale price caps (many have since been repealed) | Venue Restrictions | Some venFew readers