15Display of markings for an advertisement for a classified film or computer game

15 Display of markings for an advertisement for a classified film or computer game

(1) Markings for advertisements for classified films and computer games must be displayed in the following manner: (a) a printed advertisement for a film or computer game must display the combination box or, if the combination box would not be legible, the classification symbol square or classification symbol rectangle that applies to the film or computer game; (b) a printed advertisement for multiple films or computer games must display: (i) the markings in accordance with section 15(1)(a); and (ii) a legend that lists all classifications and the classification descriptions; (c) subject to subsection 15(3), a still or moving image that advertises a film or computer game on a screen (including an online advertisement) must display: (i) the combination box or, if the combination box would not be legible, the classification symbol rectangle or classification symbol square applicable to the film or computer game; and (ii) the consumer advice relating to the film or game; (d) A physical product that contains only advertisements for 1 or more films or computer games must display: (i) the combination box or, if the combination box would not be legible, the classification symbol square or classification symbol rectangle that applies to the film or computer game that has the highest classification; and (ii) if the title of any of the films or computer games for which the physical product contains an advertisement is listed on the back of the physical product: (A) next to the title of each film or game, the classification symbol square or classification symbol or classification character applicable to the film or computer game; and (B) if practicable, the consumer advice relating to the film or computer game. (2) Subsection 15(1) does not apply to an advertisement for a film or computer game that is in the form of a window cling, a display bin or a standee. (3) If a person to whom the requirement applies under paragraph 15(1)(c) to display either a combination box or consumer advice reasonably considers that they are incapable of adding to the content of the advertisement, it will be sufficient to comply with the paragraph if the classification symbol rectangle or classification symbol square applicable to the film or computer game is displayed.

Note: A person may be incapable of adding to the content of the advertisement if it would be impracticable or costly to do so in the circumstances.