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Classification of Films Act 1991
sec.38Exhibition of an R 18+ or objectionable film before a minor
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### sec.38 Exhibition of an R 18+ or objectionable film before a minor
A person must not exhibit, or attempt to exhibit, a film classified as an R 18+ film in a place that is not a public place in the presence of a minor unless the person is a parent or guardian of the minor or has the consent of a parent or guardian of the minor.
Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.
A person must not exhibit, or attempt to exhibit, an objectionable film in a place that is not a public place in the presence of a minor.
Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.
s 38 amd 2005 No. 24 s 26 ; 2013 No. 3 s 34
(sec.38-ssec.1) A person must not exhibit, or attempt to exhibit, a film classified as an R 18+ film in a place that is not a public place in the presence of a minor unless the person is a parent or guardian of the minor or has the consent of a parent or guardian of the minor. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.
(sec.38-ssec.2) A person must not exhibit, or attempt to exhibit, an objectionable film in a place that is not a public place in the presence of a minor. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.