(2) The panel of censors shall consist of such persons as are, from time to time, appointed to it by the Governor and any such appointment shall be notified in the Gazette.
Appointment of censors. 5. The Authority may appoint such censors from the panel of censors as may from time to time be necessary for the purposes of this Ordinance.
Panel of advisers. 6. (1) For the purposes of this Ordinance, there is hereby established a panel of advisers.
(2) The panel of advisers shall consist of such persons as are, from time to time, appointed to it by the Authority by notice in writing.
PART III
Restriction on Exhibition of Films
Restriction on exhibiting films unless exempted or approved. 7. (1) A person who exhibits a film in respect of which neither of the conditions specified in subsection (2) has been satisfied commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for 1 year.
(2) The conditions referred to in subsection (1) are—
- (a) that a certificate of exemption has been issued under section 9 in respect of the film; or
- (b) that a certificate of approval has been issued under section 13 in respect of the film.
PART IV
Censorship of Films
Films to be submitted to Authority before exhibition. 8. (1) A film intended for exhibition shall be submitted to the Authority to be dealt with under section 9 or 10.
(2) A film submitted under subsection (1) shall—
- (a) be accompanied by a statement as to the classification under section 12(1) which is sought for the film; and
- (b) be submitted—
- (i) in such manner and at such place; and
- (ii) together with such information and particulars,
- as is prescribed.
Exemption of films by Authority. 9. (1) Where a film is submitted under section 8, the Authority may, not later than 7 working days after it is so submitted, exempt it from being dealt with under section 10 if it is, in the Authority's opinion, of a class or description of film prescribed as suitable to be exempted under this section.
(2) A film may be exempted under this section subject to such conditions, if any, relating to the suitability or unsuitability of the film for exhibition—