Oregon law restricts ticket software, resale, and event websites

The law bars people from willfully selling or using software designed to get around ticket sale or resale controls, or selling tickets obtained with that software. The restriction covers admission tickets for Oregon entertainment events, including public and private presales. The software must be designed to interfere with measures for fair ticket distribution or to get around limits on how many tickets one buyer may purchase. The act takes effect on the 91st day after the 2026 regular session adjourns.

The law bars a reseller or someone affiliated with one from offering or reselling a ticket unless they have it or have a written contract authorizing them to obtain it. This applies to resellers and people affiliated with them, for tickets to Oregon venues or events. A written contract must authorize the reseller to obtain the ticket from the operator, ticket seller, or someone authorized by either to buy it in the initial sale. The act takes effect on the 91st day after the 2026 regular session adjourns.

Without prior written authorization, the law bars people from using certain event-related web addresses or publishing websites that falsely suggest an official connection. The rule covers web addresses naming or closely resembling a venue, event, or scheduled performer or organization, and websites that could mislead visitors about affiliation or endorsement. The rule does not apply to people licensed to use an image or otherwise authorized to act for a venue, promoter, scheduled performer, or sponsor. A seating chart or picture of a view from a seat may be published. The act takes effect on the 91st day after the 2026 regular session adjourns.