California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 8 — Special Business RegulationsChapter 6.7 — Video GamesSection 20650

(a) For the purposes of this subdivision, the following terms have the following meanings:

(1) “Video game retailer” means a person who sells or rents video games to the public.

(2) “Video game” means an object or device that stores recorded data or instructions, receives data or instructions generated by a person who uses it, and, by processing the data or instructions, creates an interactive game capable of being played, viewed, or experienced on or through a computer, gaming system, console, or other technology.

(b) Every video game retailer shall post a sign providing information to consumers about a video game rating system or notifying consumers that a rating system is available to aid in the selection of a game. The sign shall be posted within the retail establishment in a prominent area.

(c) A video game retailer shall make available to consumers, upon request, information that explains the video game rating system.

Notes

Defines a 'video game retailer' as a person selling or renting video games to the public and defines 'video game' by its data-processing and interactive-play characteristics. Requires every retailer to post a prominent in-store sign explaining or identifying the availability of a rating system and, on request, make information explaining that rating system available to consumers.

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