Ticket Approval and Admission State

1. Overview & Purpose

Ticket stores is_paid, is_approved, approved_at, scanned, scanned_by and scanned_at as separate operational states.

2. Requirements & Setup

Gate operators should authenticate as the appropriate event staff role and inspect the ticket state before scanning.

3. Step-by-Step Workflow

1. Confirm the ticket exists for the correct event.
2. Check is_paid before treating the purchase as paid.
3. Check is_approved when the event requires approval.
4. Use scanned and scanned_at to determine gate admission state.

4. Rules & Troubleshooting

Paid, approved and scanned are different states; one should not be assumed from another.

5. Verification & Next Steps

Use the event's ticket detail and scan records to investigate disputed admission.