CLASSIFICATION OF PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES ACT - SECT 65 Sale or demonstration of unclassified and RC computer games

Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

Sale or demonstration of unclassified and RC computer games 65. Sale or demonstration of unclassified and RC computer games

(1) A person must not sell a computer game, or demonstrate a computer game in a public place, if the game is:

(a) classified RC; or

(b) unclassified but would, if classified, be classified RC.

Fault elements:

(a) intentionally selling or demonstrating the game; and

(b) knowledge that, or recklessness as to whether, the game is classified RC or unclassified.

Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years.

(2) If the game is unclassified, absolute liability applies to the circumstance that the game would, if classified, be classified RC.

(3) A child who is at least 15 years of age must not buy a computer game classified RC.

Fault element: Knowledge that the game is classified RC.

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.