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.