California AB2076 strengthens age verification for online sales of products illegal for minors.

California AB2076, known as the Parent’s Accountability and Child Protection Act, mandates that businesses selling products illegal for minors online must verify the purchaser's age. This includes requiring identification, using non-prepaid credit cards, and implementing systems to restrict minors from purchasing these items. The act also outlines penalties for non-compliance, including civil penalties and injunctive relief. It exempts businesses already regulated by state or federal laws that provide greater protection to personal information or require stricter age verification.

California AB2076 strengthens age verification for online sales of products illegal for minors.

California AB2076, known as the Parent’s Accountability and Child Protection Act, mandates that businesses selling products illegal for minors online must verify the purchaser's age. This includes requiring identification, using non-prepaid credit cards, and implementing systems to restrict minors from purchasing these items. The act also outlines penalties for non-compliance, including civil penalties and injunctive relief. It exempts businesses already regulated by state or federal laws that provide greater protection to personal information or require stricter age verification.