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Classification of Films Act 1991
sec.42Making objectionable film
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### sec.42 Making objectionable film
A person must not, for the purpose of gain, make or produce, or attempt to make or produce, an objectionable film.
Maximum penalty—250 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years.
A person must not, for the purpose of gain, copy, or attempt to copy, an objectionable film.
Maximum penalty—250 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years.
A person must not make, or attempt to make, a child abuse film.
Maximum penalty—1000 penalty units or imprisonment for 5 years.
A person must not copy, or attempt to copy, a child abuse film.
Maximum penalty—800 penalty units or imprisonment for 3 years.
(sec.42-ssec.1) A person must not, for the purpose of gain, make or produce, or attempt to make or produce, an objectionable film. Maximum penalty—250 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years.
(sec.42-ssec.2) A person must not, for the purpose of gain, copy, or attempt to copy, an objectionable film. Maximum penalty—250 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years.
(sec.42-ssec.3) A person must not make, or attempt to make, a child abuse film. Maximum penalty—1000 penalty units or imprisonment for 5 years.
(sec.42-ssec.4) A person must not copy, or attempt to copy, a child abuse film. Maximum penalty—800 penalty units or imprisonment for 3 years.