CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995 - SECT 72

CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995 - SECT 72

72—Advertisement to contain determined markings and consumer advice

        (1)         A person must not publish an advertisement for a classified film, classified publication or classified computer game unless—

            (a)         the advertisement contains the determined markings relevant to the classification of the film, publication or game and relevant consumer advice, if any; and

            (b)         the determined markings and consumer advice are displayed—

                  (i)         in the manner determined under section 8 of the Commonwealth Act; and

                  (ii)         so as to be clearly visible, having regard to the size and nature of the advertisement.

Maximum penalty: $2 500.

Expiation fee: $210.

        (2)         If—

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

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

display of the determined markings and consumer advice applicable to the film, publication or computer game before that reclassification or revocation is sufficient compliance with subsection (1) for a period of 30 days after the decision to reclassify or revoke takes effect.