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Classification (Publication, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Act 1995 (consolidated as of November 3, 2014), Australia
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2014
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Adopted:
December 5, 1995
Type of Text
IP-related Laws
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Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights),
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This consolidated version of the Classification (Publication, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Act 1995 of the State of Victoria – application is limited to the state of victoria includes amendments up to 3 November 2014, (see the Table of Amendments in the 'End-notes' of the Act).
This Act prohibits the copying of films of restricted classifications (RC, X 18+, R 18+ or MA 15+) for the purpose of sale or exhibition (Part 2, Section 23(2)) and the copying of a commercial quantity of RC or X 18+ films (Part 2, Section 23A(2)). The Act prohibits the copying of publications of a restricted category with the intention of sale (Part 3, Section 31). Copying computer games of restricted classifications (RC, MA 15+, R 18+) for the purpose of sale or demonstration (Section 45(2),(3)&(4)) and copying a commercial quantity of RC computer games (Part 4, Section 45A (2),(3)&(4)) are also regulated under this Act.
An exemption may be available to an approved organization for an event, activity or function (Part 8, Sections 64 – 67).
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