Minnesota Session Laws - 2006, Regular Session

CHAPTER 246--S.F.No. 785

An act

relating to crime prevention; prohibiting children under the age of 17 from renting or purchasing certain video games; providing penalties;

proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325I.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [325I.06] RESTRICTED VIDEO GAMES; PROHIBITIONS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin As used in this section, "restricted video game" means a video game rated AO or M by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Prohibited acts; penalty. new text end

new text begin A person under the age of 17 may not knowingly rent or purchase a restricted video game. A person who violates this subdivision is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $25. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Posted sign required. new text end

new text begin A person or entity engaged in the retail business of selling or renting video games from a location or structure with access to the public shall post a sign in a location that is clearly visible to consumers. The sign must display the following language in 30-point font or larger: "A person under the age of 17 is prohibited from renting or purchasing a video game rated AO or M. Violators may be subject to a $25 penalty." new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2006, and applies to violations committed on or after that date. new text end

Presented to the governor May 22, 2006

Signed by the governor May 31, 2006, 11:14 p.m.