They needed to be stored in Yondr pouches — they're secure cases that prevent users from taking calls, recording videos or using social media during shows.
"Anyone seen using a cellphone during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free viewing experience," the rules state.
Louis, whose new shows are advertised as "XXX Adults only", will also "own all rights in the content and materials, including any jokes and sketches (the "Materials"), delivered during his performance."
Such practice is uncommon in the comedy community.
The instructions go on to say that "written consent" must be obtained by CK before any of his materials make their way outside the confines of the comedy club "in any form", meaning he's trying to stop people from even verbally discussing what goes down in the "adults only" shows, Ten Daily reported.
Twitter user and writer James Shotwell posted that the comedian also requires attendees to share the copyright notice. "I have never before seen a comedian share/post," Shotwell said.
While many said they agree with Yondr pouches, others found his rules to be a "joke".
"Wow. It's like he wants to try and make sure that no one talks about the s**t he says," one twitter user said. "Which makes this hilarious because, if anyone actually abided by this (he typed with an ironic chuckle), not even his supposed supporters can talk about his act."
"Kinda funny how Louis CK only understands consent when it comes to himself.," another added.
"Lol he is terrified of his words being circulated. the king of making fun of safe spaces suddenly realizes the value of having one...," said a third.
In November 2017, CK was accused by five women of sexual misconduct — allegations that the comedian admitted to, and apologised for, in a statement published by The New York Times.
In January this year, he cracked jokes about his sexual harassment scandal and recent gaffe about the Parkland school shooting during a show in California.
"I like to jerk off, and I don't like being alone," the embattled comic quipped to the packed San Jose Improv Comedy Club — where he received a standing ovation as he took the stage.
C.K. wasn't shy about acknowledging that his career has been mired in controversy for more than a year.
"You've read the worst possible things you could read about a person, about me, and you're here," he told the crowd. "The whole point of comedy is to say things that you shouldn't say. That's the entire point."
The club has not yet publicly responded and CK's shows are set to go ahead this week.
