Minnesota Senate Bill 785

Entertainment Software Association v. Hatch
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (No. 06-CV-2268 (JMR/FLN)

Text of Minnesota Senate File 785:

S.F. No. 785, 2nd Engrossment - 84th Legislative Session (2005-2006)   Posted on May 22, 2006
 

1.1                                         A bill for an act
1.2     relating to crime prevention; prohibiting children under the age of 17 from 
1.3     renting or purchasing certain video games; providing penalties; proposing coding 
1.4     for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325I.
1.5      BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6         Section 1. [325I.07] RESTRICTED VIDEO GAMES; PROHIBITIONS.
1.7          Subdivision 1. Definition. As used in this section, "restricted video game" means a 
1.8     video game rated AO or M by the Entertainment Software Rating Board.
1.9          Subd. 2. Prohibited acts; penalty. A person under the age of 17 may not knowingly 
1.10    rent or purchase a restricted video game. A person who violates this subdivision is subject 
1.11    to a civil penalty of not more than $25.
1.12         Subd. 3. Posted sign required. A person or entity engaged in the retail business of 
1.13    selling or renting video games from a location or structure with access to the public shall 
1.14    post a sign in a location that is clearly visible to consumers. The sign must display the 
1.15    following language in 30-point font or larger:  "A person under the age of 17 is prohibited 
1.16    from renting or purchasing a video game rated AO or M.  Violators may be subject to a 
1.17    $25 penalty." 
1.18    EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective August 1, 2006, and applies to 
1.19    violations committed on or after that date.
updated 5/19/10