California AB2076 strengthens age verification for online sales of restricted products.

California AB2076, known as the Parent’s Accountability and Child Protection Act, mandates online marketplaces to take reasonable steps to verify the age of purchasers for products illegal to sell to minors. This includes requiring identification such as a government-issued ID or passport. The act imposes penalties for non-compliance, including civil penalties and injunctive relief. It does not apply to businesses regulated by state or federal laws that offer greater protection to personal information or require stricter age verification.

California AB2076 strengthens age verification for online sales of restricted products.

California AB2076, known as the Parent’s Accountability and Child Protection Act, mandates online marketplaces to take reasonable steps to verify the age of purchasers for products illegal to sell to minors. This includes requiring identification such as a government-issued ID or passport. The act imposes penalties for non-compliance, including civil penalties and injunctive relief. It does not apply to businesses regulated by state or federal laws that offer greater protection to personal information or require stricter age verification.