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Michigan Ordinance Targets Game Centers

By pete_gallagher

A proposed ordinance from the City Council of Rochester Hills, Michigan would require the operators of gaming centers to submit a policy on the enforcement of videogame ratings when they apply for a license.

According to Click on Detroit, the policy is designed to ensure that younger kids at such gaming centers are not be able to play games rated out of their age level, such as those of the 'M' (Mature) variety.

The local owner of a gaming center called the Game Over Lounge is not too happy about the proposed measures. Constantine Carstea already has parents fill out a form telling him what rated games their kids are allowed to play under his supervision. His business also features a webcam that allows parents to check on the children remotely. Carstea said about the ordinance, 'They basically want to take the rights from parents.'

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Full post as published by GamePolitics.com on April 26, 2010 (boomark / email).