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Business and Professions Code § 20650

CHAPTER 6.7. Video Games

Current as of September 28, 2026Bus. & Prof. Code, § 20650Official source ↗

Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 630, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.

(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.