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(a) the effect of the film as a whole and its likely

effect on the persons likely to view the film;

(b)

the artistic, educational, literary or scientific

merit of the film and its importance or value for

cultural or social reasons; and

(c) in relation to the intended exhibition of the

film, the circumstances of such exhibition.

(4) Subject to subsections (5) and (6), the censor

shall as soon as practicable after viewing the film,

considering the matters referred to subsection (2) and taking

into account the matters referred to in subsection (3)

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(a)

if he is of the opinion that the film is suitable

for exhibition, approve the film for exhibition,

give it a classification under section 12(1) and

record in writing by reference to the relevent

matter referred to in subsection (2) or (3) a

statement of the reasons for his decision;

(b)

if he is of the opinion that the film is not

suitable for exhibition because of a matter

referred to in subsection (2), refuse to approve

the film for exhibition and record in writing by

reference to the relevant matter referred to in

subsection (2) a statement of the reasons for his

decision; or