{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"20650","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 20650","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400. - 22949.92.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6.7. Video Games [20650. - 20650.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-6.7"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 630, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 2005.","effective":"2005-01-01","html":"<p>(a) For the purposes of this subdivision, the following terms have the following meanings:</p><p>(1) “Video game retailer” means a person who sells or rents video games to the public.</p><p>(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.</p><p>(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.</p><p>(c) A video game retailer shall make available to consumers, upon request, information that explains the video game rating system.</p>","text":"(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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/video-games-20650","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}