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IEMA Retail Reaction Statement to CA AB450

Posted by: Edward Hankins
Wednesday, May 4th, 2005
09:40:47 PM

"We are pleased that the California House Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism and Internet Media did vote out A.B. 450,
the Yee bill which prohibits the sale of certain types of video games. It is evident that most of the committee members recognized the obvious
flaw with the legislation - that it is wholly unconstitutional. However by no means do we consider this vote against Yee's bill a win for the
industry, as it is likely that Assemblyman Yee will push for reconsideration on his bill. Retailers are making their best efforts to
ensure that their stores are complying with their policy of carding for "Mature" rated games and would like to be given the same opportunity as
the movie theater owners and music retailers."