Post by leunas on Jan 29, 2007 15:55:50 GMT -5
We reported recently about two video game-related bills that were introduced in New York's State Assembly (see previous post). Those bills have created concern because some people have misunderstood the bills as preventing the sale of certain games to anyone under 30. This is not the case. Rather, both bills propose an "adults-only" section for certain games, and state that customers will have to show ID to enter those sections unless they reasonably appear to be at least 30. If you don't look 30 but are still over 18, you'll be able to buy the games (so long as you have ID with you that lets you get into the restricted section).
This system is similar to the ones many US states use for regulating tobacco and alcohol sales.
So, all you 20-somethings out there (and those of us who are over 30 yet still look amazingly youthful) don't have to worry about your ability to buy games in NY if these bills pass.
Coverage at: tinyurl.com/3x4duu (Joystiq)
Filed under: Legislation & Regulation
davis.ca/community/blogs/video_games/archive/2007/01/26/update-on-ny-game-bills.aspx
This system is similar to the ones many US states use for regulating tobacco and alcohol sales.
So, all you 20-somethings out there (and those of us who are over 30 yet still look amazingly youthful) don't have to worry about your ability to buy games in NY if these bills pass.
Coverage at: tinyurl.com/3x4duu (Joystiq)
Filed under: Legislation & Regulation
davis.ca/community/blogs/video_games/archive/2007/01/26/update-on-ny-game-bills.aspx