RCW 19.188.010 Finding. The legislature finds that, to the extent that electronic media, including television, motion pictures, video games, and entertainment uses of virtual reality are conducive to increased violent behaviors, especially in children, the state has a duty to protect the public health and safety. Many parents, educators, and others are concerned about protecting […]
RCW 19.188.020 Television time/channel locks. All new televisions sold in this state after January 1, 1995, shall be equipped with a time/channel lock or shall be sold with an offer to the customer to purchase a channel blocking device, or other device that enables a person to regulate a child’s access to unwanted television programming. […]
RCW 19.188.030 Library access policies. The legislature finds that, as a matter of public health and safety, access by minors to violent videos and violent video games is the responsibility of parents and guardians. Public libraries, with the exception of university, college, and community college libraries, shall establish policies on minors’ access to violent videos […]
RCW 19.188.040 Video game rating system—Video game retailers shall post signs—Location—Information. (1) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section. (a) “Video game” means an object or device that stores recorded data or instructions, receives data or instructions generated by a person who uses it, and, by processing the data or instructions, creates an […]
