The problem I have with this bill is it's wording is very vague and can potentially encompass games that are rated below 'M for Mature'; even games that are rated E(10+). That's bad because even if the publisher/developer targets the Teen and below rating they can still get that stupid sticker and have the government cut out their potential market.
If the bill
specifically targeted any game rated 'M' so that they can not be sold to a minor under the age of 17 and
not have them have to put an aditional sticker on it undermining the ESRB. I would be 100% behind that but not how it is currently. =( The bill just has to make it so retailers actually do what they where supposed to be doing...
Bah, fucking politics =x
To see the bills entire text: (It's a
PDF)
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/asm/ab_1151-1200/ab_1179_bill_20050908_amended_sen.pdf