Singapore legislation

Section 15A

of Films Act 1981

Section 15A

Calling in films for classification or re-classification

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(1)

For the purpose of section 15(3), a film may be called in for classification or re-classification by the Authority giving a written order to —

(a)

a licensee or class licensee who is distributing or publicly exhibiting the film where it is a classified film; or

(b)

a maker or other person in possession of the film where it is an unclassified film.

Amended by25/2018

(2)

An order under subsection (1) may require a person given the order to do the following within a period specified in the order:

(a)

to provide or make available a copy of the film for screening or demonstration before the Authority;

(b)

to demonstrate the film before the Authority;

(c)

in the case of a film that is designed for use wholly or principally as a video game, to provide to the Authority recordings of the gameplay;

(d)

to provide such other information about the film that the Authority may require in that particular case.

Amended by25/2018

(3)

A person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to do anything required of the person by an order under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000.

Amended by25/2018