Films to display determined markings and consumer advice
15 Films to display determined markings and consumer advice
A person must not sell a film unless the determined markings relevant to the classification of the film, and any consumer advice applicable to the film, are displayed on the container, wrapping or casing of the film.
A person must not sell an unclassified film if the container, wrapping or casing in which the film is sold displays a marking that indicates or suggests that the film has been classified.
A person must not sell a classified film if the container, wrapping or casing in which the film is sold displays a marking that indicates or suggests that the film is unclassified or has a different classification.
If—
a film is reclassified under the Commonwealth Act, or
the Board revokes a classification or consumer advice for a film under section 22B (3) or 22CH (1) of that Act,
display of the determined markings and consumer advice applicable to the film before that reclassification or revocation is sufficient compliance with this section for a period of 30 days after the decision to reclassify or revoke takes effect.
Maximum penalty—50 penalty units for an individual, 100 penalty units for a corporation.
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