The Parent’s Accountability and Child Protection Act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Parent’s Accountability and Child Protection Act, makes a technical change to existing law regarding how businesses can verify the age of customers purchasing restricted products or services. Specifically, it clarifies the acceptable methods for age verification, including requiring government-issued identification, using non-prepaid credit cards, or implementing systems that restrict minor accounts. The bill also expands the list of prohibited products and services that require age verification, such as firearms, certain tobacco products, and tanning devices.
Key provisions
- Clarifies acceptable methods for age verification (ID, credit cards, account restrictions).
- Expands the list of prohibited products and services requiring age verification.
- Specifies that consent from a minor is not sufficient for age verification.
- Defines ‘government-issued identification’ for verification purposes.
- Establishes a civil penalty of up to $7,500 for businesses violating the age verification requirements.
- Allows compliance with stricter federal or state regulations regarding personal information and age verification.
- Details specific prohibited items including firearms, tobacco products, and electronic cigarettes.
- Sets the effective date for the changes to January 1, 2020.
Who is affected
- Retailers and businesses selling restricted products or services.
- Minors attempting to purchase restricted products or services.
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