Iowa SF49 prohibits using bots to purchase event tickets online and establishes penalties for violations.
Iowa SF49 addresses the use of bots to purchase event tickets on the internet. It defines "bot" as an automated software program designed to replicate human activity online. The bill prohibits using bots to purchase tickets in excess of posted limits, using multiple accounts to bypass limits, and circumventing electronic queues or access controls. Ticket sellers must report known violations to the attorney general, who can establish an electronic reporting system.
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