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In forcePrivate exhibition of certain films in presence of minor
Part 4Films—exhibition, sale etc
Division 1Exhibition of films
34 Private exhibition of certain films in presence of minor
(1)
A person must not exhibit in a place, other than a public place, in the presence of a minor—
(a)
an unclassified film that would, if classified, be classified RC or
X 18+; or
(b)
a film classified RC or X 18+.
Maximum penalty: $20 000.
(2)
A person must not exhibit in a place, other than a public place, in the presence of a minor, a film classified R 18+ unless the person is a parent or guardian of the minor.
Maximum penalty: $5 000.
(3)
It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1) or (2) to prove that the defendant believed on reasonable grounds that the minor was an adult.
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