livingdice.com - 2/4/2009
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I discussed the CPSIA earlier this week and was very concerned about its impact on the game/toy community. Later that night, lying in bed I had a revelation. The CPSIA only applies to games, books and toys destined for children under 12 years old. Eureka! Take a look at the new and improved ...
cpsc.gov - 2/1/2009
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CPSIA, board games and hobby gaming
Overlawyered —
Trask at Living Dice explains; more here and here. And in response to a comment:
The “it does not apply to hobby games because they are for older people” probably will not fly. I cannot imagine the government will let industry decide what game is for over 12 year old players. If they did that even “Chutes and Ladders” will become “for 12 and older” to save on the testing. Well, that may be an exaggeration, but you get the idea. No, I think the books and games that are playable by early teens will probably get scooped up in this ...
John Miller Take Note!
The Corner on National Review Online —
... : from the strict wording of the law it looks like "hobby games" such as Dungeons & Dragons books will need to certify they will not expose children to lead poisoning. Yes, you read that right (welcome to the wonderful world of regulation). Living Dice has the answer . Hat tip: ...
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overlawyered.com 2/4/2009 — Trask at Living Dice explains ; more here and here . And in response to a comment :
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