Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts53. Possession of films with intention to publish
(1) A person must not possess a film with the intention of publishing the film if the film is:
(a) classified RC or X 18+; or
(b) unclassified but would, if classified, be classified RC or X 18+.
Fault elements:
(a) intention to publish the film; and
(b) knowledge that, or recklessness as to whether, the film is classified RC or X 18+ or unclassified.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years.
(2) If the film is unclassified, absolute liability applies to the circumstance that the film would, if classified, be classified RC or X 18 +.
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who possesses a film for classification or law enforcement purposes.
(4) If a person possesses 10 or more copies of a film, it is presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the person intended to publish the film.
(5) In this section:
publish includes publish outside the Territory.
Part 5. Publications