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CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ENFORCEMENT ACT 1995 - SECT 26 Unclassified RC, X 18+ or R 18+ film not to be exhibited in presence of minor

CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ENFORCEMENT ACT 1995 - SECT 26

Unclassified RC, X 18+ or R 18+ film not to be exhibited in presence of minor

(1)  A person must not exhibit an unclassified film privately in the presence of a minor if the film would, if classified, be reasonably likely to be classified RC, X 18+ or R 18+.
Penalty:   –
(a) in the case of an unclassified film that would, if classified, be reasonably likely to be classified R 18+ – a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units; or
(b) in the case of an unclassified film that would, if classified, be reasonably likely to be classified RC or X 18+ – a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.
(2)  It is a defence to a prosecution under subsection (1) to prove that the defendant believed on reasonable grounds that the minor was an adult.