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

Regulations

Films and Publications Regulations, 2014

Part 4 : Submission of Publications, Films and Games for Classification and Display Requirements

16. Application for classification of games

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(1)An application for the classification of a game in terms of section 18(1)(b) of the Act shall be made on Form BOARD/GM, attached as Annexure "F", or submitted through the BOS system to the Board, and accompanied by the prescribed fee and copies of every game intended to be distributed or exhibited.

 

(2) Every game submitted for classification must be accompanied by a recording of the game played at each level or stage of the game and copies of illustrations associated with the game intended for exhibition.

 

(3) If the Board is of the opinion that a demonstration of the game is necessary for the proper examination of the game for classification, the applicant shall, on a date and at a time and venue appointed by the Board, demonstrate that game to the Board.

 

(4) Where a game has been classified, the person who applied for the classification of that game shall provide a classified copy thereof to the Board, free of charge, in the format in which it will be distributed or exhibited.