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Minnesota Law Fines Minors for Buying Violent Games

Minnesota Law Fines Minors for Buying Violent Games

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We have seen a trend lately where state governments are imposing fines on retailers for selling violent video games to minors. The state of Minnesota is doing things a little differently.

The Minnesota House of Representatives has voted to impose fines on minors caught renting or buying a video game rated AO for Adults Only or M for Mature. The maximum fine is $25.

Representative Jeff Johnson says he proposed the bill to control games that include “absolutely disgusting stuff.”

“I don’t want to grandstand; I actually want to change the law…and give the attorney general a good fighting chance of winning,” Johnson told the Star Tribune.

If the bill is passed by the governor, it will become law on August 1, 2006.

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