Markings etc. on films for sale, offences as to
76 Markings etc. on films for sale, offences as to
A person must not sell a film unless the determined markings relevant to the classification of the film and the relevant consumer advice, if any, are displayed on the container, wrapping or casing of the film.
Penalty: $5 000.
A person must not sell an unclassified film if the container, wrapping or casing in which the film is sold bears a marking that indicates or suggests that the film has been classified.
Penalty: $5 000.
A person must not sell a classified film if the container, wrapping or casing in which the film is sold bears a marking that indicates or suggests that the film is unclassified or has a different classification.
Penalty: $5 000.
If —
a film is reclassified under section 39 or 97A of the Commonwealth Act; or
the Board revokes a classification or consumer advice for a film under section 22B(3) of that Act; or
the Board revokes a classification for a film under section 22CH(1) of that Act and classifies it under section 22CH(4) of that Act,
display of the determined markings and consumer advice applicable to the film before that classification or revocation is sufficient compliance with this section for a period of 30 days after the decision to reclassify or revoke takes effect.
[Section 76 amended: No. 30 of 2003 s. 10 and 41(2); No. 36 of 2016 s. 12.]
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