Establishes provisions relating to the purchasing of prepaid mobile devices

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This bill makes it illegal for minors under 18 to buy or refill prepaid cell phones or other wireless devices. It also makes it illegal for anyone who is not a parent or guardian to buy or refill these devices for a minor. Minors who break this law would face an infraction, while adults could face misdemeanor charges, with penalties increasing for repeat offenses or if they have a history of crimes against children.

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