No. Louisiana prohibits ticket scalping under La. Rev. Stat. § 51:991, classifying resale above face value as a misdemeanor unless exempted. The 2023 amendments to the Louisiana Uniform Controlled Substances Law expanded penalties, including fines up to $500 for first offenses. Local ordinances in Orleans Parish further restrict scalping near event venues, requiring permits for resale platforms.
Key Regulations for Scalping Tickets in Louisiana
- Face Value Restriction: Resale above 10% of the original ticket price is illegal unless the seller holds a valid Louisiana resale permit (La. Rev. Stat. § 51:992).
- Venue Proximity Limits: Orleans Parish enforces a 500-foot buffer zone around sports arenas and concert halls, banning street scalping without a city-issued license.
- Digital Platform Compliance: Resale websites must verify Louisiana seller permits and cap markup at 15% under 2026 amendments to La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § 103.
Violations trigger municipal citations from the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses. Exemptions apply to nonprofit organizations and government-approved resale events.