CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995 - SECT 60

CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995 - SECT 60

60—Computer games to bear determined markings and consumer advice

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

Maximum penalty: $2 500.

Expiation fee: $210.

        (2)         A person must not sell an unclassified computer game if the container, wrapping or casing in which the game is sold bears a marking that indicates or suggests that the game has been classified.

Maximum penalty: $2 500.

Expiation fee: $210.

        (3)         A person must not sell a classified computer game if the container, wrapping or casing in which the game is sold bears a marking that indicates or suggests that the game is unclassified or has a different classification.

Maximum penalty: $2 500.

Expiation fee: $210.

        (4)         A person must not make a computer game available for playing on a pay and play basis (for example, a coin operated arcade game) unless the determined markings relevant to the classification of the computer game and relevant consumer advice, if any, are displayed on the device used for playing the game.

Maximum penalty: $2 500.

Expiation fee: $210.

        (5)         If two or more computer games are available for playing on a device referred to in subsection (4), the determined markings and consumer advice to be displayed on the device are those relevant to the computer game with the highest classification under the Commonwealth Act.

        (6)         If—

            (a)         a computer game is reclassified under the Commonwealth Act; or

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

display of the determined markings and consumer advice applicable to the computer game 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.