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Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Act 1995
48Possessing or copying computer game for purpose of
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48 Possessing or copying computer game for purpose of
sale or demonstration
(a) the person possesses—
(i) a computer game classified RC; or
(b) the person intends to sell or demonstrate the computer game.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the person possesses the computer
game for classification or law enforcement.
(a) the person copies—
(i) a computer game classified RC; or
(b) the person intends to sell or demonstrate the computer game or
the copy.
(4) This section does not apply if, since the offence was alleged to have
been committed, the computer game has been classified R 18+,
MA 15+, M, PG or G.
(5) If, in a prosecution for an offence against this section, it is proved that
the defendant made 10 or more copies of a computer game classified
RC, or an unclassified computer game, it is presumed, unless the
contrary is proved, that the defendant intended to sell or exhibit the
computer game.
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