Hong Kong Ordinances

FILM CENSORSHIP ORDINANCE

- CHAPTER 392

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

           Long Title

   1.      Short title
   2.      Interpretation
   3.      Film Censorship Authority
   4.      Panel of censors
   5.      Appointment of censors
   6.      Panel of advisers
   7.      Restriction on exhibiting films unless exempted or approved
   8.      Films to be submitted to Authority before exhibition
   8A.     Application of section 8 to still films
   9.      Exemptions of films by Authority
   10.     Action to be taken by Authority and censor in relation to film
           which is not exempted
   11.     Viewing of films screened for purpose of censorship
   12.     Classification of films
   13.     Certificate of approval, notice of refusal to approve and notice
           concerning excision
   14.     Excised film to be retained by Authority
   15.     Film not to be exhibited without display of certificate of exemption
           or approval
   15A.    Approval for publication
   15AA.   Approval for publication of videotapes or laserdiscs with additions
           or excisions
   15B.    Submission of and conditions on packaging
   15C.    Advertising material of published films
   15D.    Display of symbols and notices
   15E.    Failure to display symbol or notice
   15F.    Notification of publication of film
   15G.    Authority to require deposit of film
   15H.    (Repealed)
   15I.    Notification of revocation
   15J.    Definitions
   15K.    Submission for approval of advertising material
   16.     Board of Review
   17.     Request of person who submitted film, packaging or advertising
           material to review decision of Authority or censor
   18.     Request of Authority to review decision of censor
   19.     Request of person aggrieved by exhibition of film to review decision
           of Authority or censor
   20.     Offence in relation to exhibition or publication of films classified
           for exhibition or publication only to persons who have attained the
           age of 18 years
   21.     Offence in relation to contravention of conditions endorsed on a
           certificate
   22.     Offence in relation to revocation, etc.
   23.     Inspection and enforcement
   24.     Censorship mark
   25.     Authority may issue replacement certificates
   26.     Proof of certain matters
   27.     Risk and expense relating to submission of film
   28.     Delegation of powers
   29.     Regulations
   29A.    Authority to maintain repository
   29B.    Power of Authority to set forms
   30.     Guidelines for censors
   31.     No liability in the case of the bona fide exercise of functions
           under this Ordinance
   32.     Transitional
   33.     Saving of existing regulations
           SCHEDULE


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