HF 4062

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/28/2018 11:47am

A bill for an act
relating to commerce; requiring disclosure with respect to video games that contain
a system of further purchasing of randomized rewards; 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.08] VIDEO GAMES; PROBABILITY RATES; DISCLOSURE.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Disclosure. new text end

new text begin Video game publishers that distribute video games that
contain a system of further purchasing of (1) a randomized reward or rewards, or (2) a
consumable virtual item that can be redeemed and directly or indirectly converted to a
randomized reward or rewards; shall prominently disclose and publish to the consumer the
probability rates of receiving each type of randomized reward or rewards at the time of
purchase and at the time any mechanism to receive a randomized reward or rewards is
activated so as to meaningfully inform the consumer's decision prior to the purchase or
activation of any mechanism to receive a randomized reward or rewards.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the terms have the meanings given.
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new text begin (b) "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.
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new text begin (c) "Video game publisher" means an entity that publishes video games that have either
been created internally or through a separate entity.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Enforcement. new text end

new text begin The attorney general shall enforce this section under section
8.31.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2018.
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