Bill > AB2076

This bill, known as The Parent’s Accountability and Child Protection Act, amends existing California law to strengthen protections against the sale of certain products to minors, particularly through online marketplaces. It specifically adds nitrous oxide, commonly known as "whippets" or "laughing gas," to the list of products that businesses must verify the age of the purchaser for, ensuring they are of legal age at the time of purchase or delivery. The bill also prohibits online sellers from allowing gift cards to be used for these age-restricted products. Furthermore, it increases the civil penalty for violations from a maximum of $7,500 per violation to a base of $7,500, with the possibility of increasing it up to $250,000 per violation for businesses with annual gross revenues exceeding $25 million, if deemed necessary to deter future violations. Public prosecutors are also authorized to seek injunctive relief and attorney's fees and costs in addition to civil penalties. The bill also clarifies and expands the definition of "government-issued identification" for age verification purposes.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2076