No, scalping tickets is illegal in Wyoming under Wyo. Stat. § 16-6-103, which prohibits reselling tickets above face value without a license. The Wyoming Attorney General’s Office enforces this statute, targeting unlicensed brokers exploiting high-demand events. Recent 2026 legislative proposals aim to tighten penalties, including fines up to $5,000 for repeat offenders.
Key Regulations for Scalping Tickets in Wyoming
- Licensing Requirement: Selling tickets above face value requires a license from the Wyoming Department of Audit, per Wyo. Stat. § 16-6-104. Unlicensed sales are classified as misdemeanors.
- Event-Specific Restrictions: Local ordinances in cities like Cheyenne and Jackson prohibit scalping within 500 feet of venues hosting events with 5,000+ attendees, enforced by municipal police.
- Price Caps: Even licensed brokers cannot resell tickets for more than 10% above face value for events under 2,000 attendees, per Wyo. Admin. Code § 024-02-1.
Violations trigger civil penalties, with the Wyoming Consumer Protection Unit prioritizing cases involving fraudulent misrepresentation of ticket authenticity. Courts may void contracts tied to scalped tickets, leaving buyers without recourse.