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CAP. 392]

Film Censorship

[1988 Ed.

Appointment of censors

5. The Authority may appoint such censors from the panel of censors as may from time to time be necessary for the purposes of this Ordinance.

Panel of advisers

6. (1) For the purposes of this Ordinance, there is hereby established a panel of advisers.

(2) The panel of advisers shall consist of such persons as are, from time to time, appointed to it by the Authority by notice in writing.

PART III

RESTRICTION ON EXHIBITION OF FILMS

Restriction on exhibiting films unless exempted or approved

7. (1) A person who exhibits a film in respect of which neither of the conditions specified in subsection (2) has been satisfied commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for 1 year.

(2) The conditions referred to in subsection (1) are-

(a) that a certificate of exemption has been issued under section 9 in

respect of the film; or

(b) that a certificate of approval has been issued under section 13 in

respect of the film.

PART IV

CENSORSHIP OF FILMS

Films to be submitted to Authority before exhibition

8.

(1) A film intended for exhibition shall be submitted to the Authority

to be dealt with under section 9 or 10.

(2) A film submitted under subsection (1) shall-

(a) be accompanied by a statement as to the classification under section

12(1) which is sought for the film; and

(b) be submitted-

(i) in such manner and at such place; and

(ii) together with such information and particulars,

as is prescribed.