A video arcade shall post a sign that notifies consumers that a video arcade game rating system, created by the video arcade gaming industry, is available to aid in the selection of a game. This sign shall be posted on the wall of the arcade in a prominent area such as the arcade entrance, the money exchange machine, or the token counter. The lettering of each sign shall be printed, at a minimum, in 36-point type and shall be in black ink against a light colored background, with dimensions no less than 18 by 24 inches.
Chapter 6.5Video Arcades
Section § 20600
If you run a video arcade, you need to put up a sign in a noticeable spot that lets customers know there's a video game rating system to help them choose games. This sign must be large and easy to read, with specific size and font requirements.
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Section § 20601
This law requires video arcades to provide a brochure, if asked, that explains the video game rating system.
A video arcade shall make available upon request a brochure to consumers that explains the rating system described in Section 20600.
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Section § 20602
This section defines what a 'video arcade' is in terms of California law. To be considered a video arcade, a place must allow minors to conduct business, have at least ten video game machines, and feature games with certain industry ratings. Specifically, at least one game must be rated 'red' or at least five games must have a 'yellow' rating, according to the video arcade gaming industry's system.
For the purposes of this chapter, “video arcade” means any premises where all of the following exist:
(a)CA Business and Professions Code § 20602(a) Minors are legally permitted to conduct business.
(b)CA Business and Professions Code § 20602(b) Ten or more video game machines or devices are operated.
(c)CA Business and Professions Code § 20602(c) One or more of the video game machines or devices are rated “red” or five or more of the video game machines or devices are rated “yellow” under the rating system created by the video arcade gaming industry.
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