SF 785

1st Engrossment - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006)

Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00 a.m.

A bill for 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 609.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [609.6855] RESTRICTED VIDEO GAMES; PROHIBITIONS.
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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.
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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 who knowingly
rents or purchases a restricted video game is guilty of a petty misdemeanor and is subject
to a fine of not more than $25.
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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: "It is against the law for a person under 17 to rent or purchase a video
game rated AO or M. Violators may be subject to a $25 penalty."
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2005, and applies to crimes
committed on or after that date.
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