Marine Aquarium Council has created magnetic refrigerator cards with suggestions on preparing for a responsible entry into the hobby of marine aquarium keeping. These cards were given out at the Hollywood premiere of 'Finding Nemo'.
Aomthing like that should be put in a pamplet and REQUIRED BY LAW to be given or available to customers in all lfs. Along with a bit more detail on references to read and a general FAQ.
I dont know about the rest of Cali but at Aquatic Warehouse they give you a care guide for the type of livestock you purchase. I got the impression that the state made them?!?!
Yeah one of the pet stores that I go to (Pet Extreme) said that they have to give out a care sheet or the owner would get into trouble. That also makes me think it is a State mandated thing.