Makers of Video Games Face New Challenge
From the Associated Press
Video game manufacturers asked a federal judge to block implementation of a Minnesota law that exposes minors to $25 fines if they obtain video games designed for adult players.
The court challenge contends that the law violates constitutional rights to free speech.
But after watching other video game restrictions fall like dominoes, Minnesota lawmakers took a different approach.
Minnesota’s law, which is scheduled to take effect Aug. 1, doesn’t carry criminal sanctions for retailers, but requires them to post signs warning young people they can face the $25 civil penalty if they’re caught with games rated “M” for mature or “AO” for adults only.
