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2006 Regular Session bill information current as of June 6, 2006 - 7:39 p.m.
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HOUSE BILL 54

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes

Sponsored By:
Delegate Kach

Entitled:
Crimes - Video and Computer Games Rated "For Adults Only" - Prohibition on Sale, Display, or Rental to Minor

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person from selling, offering to sell, displaying for the purpose of sale, or renting to a minor a video or computer game that has been given a "For Adults Only" rating by a specified rating system; establishing criminal penalties for a violation of the Act; providing for an affirmative defense to a charge of a violation of the Act; and defining specified terms.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
7/22
Pre-filed
1/11
First Reading Judiciary
2/13
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

COMMERCE AND BUSINESS -see also- DEALERS; TRADERS; etc
COMPUTERS -see also- ELECTRONIC COMMERCE; ELECTRONIC GOVMNT.
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; YOUTH
PENALTIES
VIDEO

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Law
( 11-108 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Not available at this time

Amendments: None offered

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