CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995 - SECT 40

CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995 - SECT 40

40—Films to bear determined markings and consumer advice

        (1)         A person must not sell a film unless the determined markings relevant to the classification of the film and relevant consumer advice, if any, are displayed on the container, wrapping or casing of the film.

Maximum penalty: $2 500.

Expiation fee: $210.

        (2)         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.

Maximum penalty: $2 500.

Expiation fee: $210.

        (3)         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.

Maximum penalty: $2 500.

Expiation fee: $210.

        (4)         If—

            (a)         a film is reclassified under the Commonwealth Act; or

            (b)         a classification or consumer advice for a film is revoked under the Commonwealth Act,

display of the determined markings and consumer advice applicable to the film 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.