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05 LC 21 8274S

The Senate Science and Technology Committee offered the following substitute to SB 106:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT

To amend Code Section 16-12-103 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling, loaning, or distributing harmful material to minors, so as to define a certain term; to provide that a video game retailer shall display a sign explaining each rating system which appears on a video game offered by such retailer; to provide a penalty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.
Code Section 16-12-103 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling, loaning, or distributing harmful material to minors, is amended by inserting at the end thereof the following:
"(f)(1) As used in this subsection, the term:
(A) '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) 'Video game retailer' means a person who sells or rents video games to the public.
(2) Every video game retailer shall post a sign providing information to consumers about any video game rating system which appears on a video game offered by such retailer. The sign shall be posted in a conspicuous place within the portion of the establishment dedicated to the display or advertisement of video games. Each video game retailer shall make available to consumers, upon request, written information explaining each such rating system.
(3) A person violating the provisions of this subsection shall be punished with a civil fine in an amount not less than $250.00 and not more than $500.00 for each violation. Each day in violation of this subsection shall constitute a separate offense.
(4) The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to a bona fide coin operated amusement machine as such term is defined in Code Section 48-17-1."

SECTION 2.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.