1035:504BEEB8-AD7F-454D-AB04-ACD0E718B0E307/22/2025 14:092554IBOTS — INTERNET TICKET SALES AND EVENTS554I.1Definitions.As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:1“Authorized entry” means authorization to enter an event based solely on the ticket holder’s possession of a ticket not obtained in violation of section 554I.2. “Authorized entry” does not mean authorization to enter an event based on the source of purchase or fulfillment method of the ticket.2“Bot” means an automated software program that performs automatic and repetitive tasks and is designed to impersonate or replicate human activity on the internet. “Bot” does not include autofill or password management features built into an internet browser or provided through separate internet software.3“Event” means a concert, theatrical performance, sporting event, exhibition, show, or similar scheduled activity that is all of the following:aOpen to the public.bHeld in a public or private venue.cRequires payment of an admission fee to attend the event.4“Ticket” means a physical or electronic certificate, voucher, document, token, or other evidence of a right for admission to enter an event at one or more specified dates and times.2025 Acts, ch 126, §1NEW section554I.2Internet ticket sales.A person shall not use or create a bot to do any of the following:1Purchase tickets in excess of the posted limit for any one internet ticket sale.2Use multiple internet protocol addresses, purchaser accounts, or electronic mail addresses to purchase tickets in excess of the posted limit for any one internet ticket sale.3Circumvent or disable an electronic queue, waiting period, presale code, or other sales volume limitation system associated with an internet ticket sale.4Circumvent or disable a security measure, access control system, or other control or measure that is used to facilitate authorized entry to an event.2025 Acts, ch 126, §2NEW section554I.3Reporting violations.1Upon the attorney general’s request, a ticket seller shall report violations of this chapter of which the ticket seller has actual knowledge to the attorney general within five calendar days of the request.2An individual that has actual knowledge of a violation of this chapter may report the violation to the attorney general.3The attorney general shall establish an electronic reporting system for the submission of reports pursuant to this section.2025 Acts, ch 126, §3NEW section554I.4Enforcement penalties.A violation of section 554I.2 is an unfair practice under section 714.16 and under chapter 714H.2025 Acts, ch 126, §4NEW section