Sec. 143a.
(1) A video game retailer shall post a sign in a prominent area within the video game retailer's retail establishment that provides information about a rating system or notifies consumers that a rating system is available to aid in the selection of a game and shall make information that explains the video game rating system available to consumers on request.
(2) A video game retailer that violates this section is responsible for a state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $1,000.00.
(3) As used in this section:
(a) "Rating system" means any video game rating system shown on the exterior packaging of a video game when it is sold or rented.
(b) "Video game" means an object or device that stores recorded 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, game console, or other technology.
(c) "Video game retailer" means a person that sells or rents video games to the public.
History: Add. 2005, Act 105, Eff. Dec. 1, 2005
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code
Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568)
328-1931-XX - Chapter XX Children (750.135...750.145g)
Section 750.135a - Leaving Child Unattended in Vehicle; Prohibition; Violation; Definitions.
Section 750.137 - Purchases From Minors.
Section 750.138 - Children; Legal Custody; Interference.
Section 750.140 - Children; Exhibition; Employ; Apprentice.
Section 750.141b - Repealed. 1963, Act 162, Eff. Sept. 6, 1963.
Section 750.141c, 750.141d - Repealed. 1978, Act 531, Eff. Dec. 23, 1978.
Section 750.142 - Furnishing Obscene Publications or Criminal News to Minors.
Section 750.143 - Children; Exhibition of Obscene Matter.
Section 750.144 - Minor; Boarding Houses, Licensing.
Section 750.145 - Minor; Contributing to Neglect or Delinquency.
Section 750.145a - Accosting, Enticing or Soliciting Child for Immoral Purpose.