S.M. 2018, c. 11
Bill 15, 3 rd Session, 41st Legislature
The Film and Video Classification and Distribution Act
INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS | ||
1 | (1) | Definitions |
(2) | Reference to "Act" includes regulations | |
(3) | Video game is a film | |
2 | Purpose | |
3 | Non-application of this Act | |
FILMS AND VIDEOS | ||
Film in Theatres | ||
4 | (1) | Film distributor licence required |
(2) | Distribution of unclassified films prohibited | |
5 | Unclassified films cannot be exhibited | |
6 | Admission of minors may be prohibited | |
Adult Films | ||
7 | (1) | Adult film distributor licence required |
(2) | Adult films must be classified | |
8 | (1) | Access by minors to adult films prohibited |
(2) | Treatment of adult films in retail locations | |
Non-Theatrical Films | ||
9 | Distribution of unclassified films prohibited | |
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT | ||
Director | ||
10 | (1) | Appointment of director |
(2) | Director may delegate | |
(3) | Limitations | |
(4) | Director retains powers and duties | |
11 | Powers and duties of director | |
12 | (1) | Reconsideration of classification decisions |
(2) | Conduct of a reconsideration | |
Licensing | ||
13 | (1) | Application for licence or renewal |
(2) | Required information | |
(3) | Grounds for refusal | |
14 | (1) | Terms and conditions of licence |
(2) | Duration of licence | |
(3) | Licence not transferable or assignable | |
15 | Suspension or cancellation of licence | |
Inspectors and Inspections | ||
16 | (1) | Appointment of inspectors |
(2) | Designating inspectors | |
(3) | Identification | |
17 | (1) | Authority to enter and inspect |
(2) | Authority to enter private dwelling | |
(3) | Warrant to enter and inspect private dwelling | |
(4) | Application without notice | |
Agreements | ||
18 | (1) | Agreements re classification and licensing |
(2) | Effect of licence suspensions and cancellations | |
(3) | Sharing of information under agreement | |
(4) | Effect of agreement | |
Offences and Penalties | ||
19 | (1) | Offences |
(2) | Directors and officers of corporations | |
20 | Penalties | |
REGULATIONS | ||
21 | (1) | Regulations |
(2) | Scope and application of regulations | |
TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS | ||
22 | Dissolution of film classification board | |
23 | Transition for film classifications | |
24 | (1) | Transition for licence holders |
(2) | Continuation of licences | |
CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENT, C.C.S.M. REFERENCE AND COMING INTO FORCE | ||
25 | Consequential amendments, C.C.S.M. c. A70 | |
26 | C.C.S.M. reference | |
27 | Coming into force |