Computer games to display determined markings and consumer advice
34 Computer games to display determined markings and consumer advice
A person must not publicly demonstrate a computer game classified R 18+ or MA 15+ unless the determined markings are exhibited before the computer game is demonstrated.
A person must not sell a computer game unless the determined markings relevant to the classification of the computer game, and any consumer advice applicable to the game, are displayed on the container, wrapping or casing of the game.
A person must not sell an unclassified computer game if the container, wrapping or casing in which the computer game is sold displays a marking that indicates or suggests that the computer game has been classified.
A person must not sell a classified computer game if the container, wrapping or casing in which the computer game is sold displays a marking that indicates or suggests that the computer game is unclassified or has a different classification.
A person must not make a computer game available for playing on a pay and play basis (for example, a coin operated arcade game) unless the determined markings relevant to the classification of the computer game and relevant consumer advice, if any, are displayed on the device used for playing the game.
If two or more computer games are available for playing on a device referred to in subsection (4A), the determined markings and consumer advice to be displayed on the device are those relevant to the computer game with the highest classification.
If—
a computer game is reclassified under the Commonwealth Act, or
the Board revokes a classification or consumer advice for a computer game under section 22B (3) or 22CH (1) of that Act,
display of the determined markings and consumer advice applicable to the computer game 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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