N.Y. GBS Law § 611
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§ 611. Definitions. As used in this article:\n 1. "Film" means any videotape, video cassette or other reproduction of\na motion picture, concert, musical production or other video event.\n 1-a. "Video game" means electronic or computerized game software that\nusers manipulate through interactive devices to generate images on a\ndisplay screen.\n 2. "Rating" means a standardized designation commonly used to inform\nparents about video games or motion pictures in retail or theatrical\nrelease, respectively, regarding viewing or playing by their children.\n
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