Films and Publications Act, 1996 (Act No. 65 of 1996)

Chapter 4 : Classification of films and games, self-classification, accreditation, complaints and prohibited content

18I. Display of classification decisions

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(1) Where a film, or game has been classified or exempted from classification in terms of this Act, or such film or game has been classified by a commercial online distributor referred to in section 18C, the film or game  must—
(a)if it is a film or game approved for sale or hire, display a label in the prescribed form;
(b)if it is a film or game approved for sale or hire online, must conspicuously display the Board's classification decision and logo on the landing page of the online medium, the online medium catalogue and at the point of sale of the commercial online distributor services.

 

(2)The format, including the size and design, as well as the manner of the display  of certificates of classification  on  films or games approved  for distribution or exhibition, must be prescribed.

 

(3)No film or game may be distributed in the Republic, unless it has been classified  in terms of section 18, 18C or  I8D and a clearly visible label indicating the age limit and the nature of content is displayed on or in connection  with the film or  game.

 

[Section 18I inserted by section 19 of Proc 52, GG 45959, dated 25 February 2022]