Classification of Publications, Films and Computer Games Act 1985
39Exhibition of R 18+ and MA 15+ films
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39 Exhibition of R 18+ and MA 15+ films (1) The Minister may prohibit the exhibition of a film classified R 18+ or MA 15+: (a) in a drive-in theatre; or (b) in any other public place if, in the Minister's opinion, it is possible to see a film from an ordinary vantage point outside the place when it is exhibited in the place. (2) The prohibition may: (a) relate to a specified film or class of films and to drive-in theatres generally or a specified drive-in theatre or other place; and (b) be imposed, varied or revoked by Gazette notice or by written notice given to the person who exhibits films in the theatre or place to which the notice relates. (3) A person must not exhibit a film in contravention of the notice. Fault element: Intentionally exhibiting the film. Maximum penalty: For a film classified R 18+: For a film classified MA 15+:
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