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Films Act 1981 s 14

s 14 Applications for film classification or re-classification

14.—(1) An application for classification or re-classification of a film must —(a) be made to the Authority in the form and manner the Authority determines; and (b) be accompanied by —(i) the fee prescribed (if any) for the classification that is sought in that application; (ii) other documents or information prescribed (if any) for that category of film; and (iii) any other information that the Authority may require in that particular case.[25/2018] (2) The Authority may decline to deal with an application under subsection (1) for classification or re-classification of a film, or decline to deal further with that application, if —(a) the applicant fails —(i) to provide or make available a copy of the film for screening or demonstration before the Authority; (ii) to demonstrate the film before the Authority; (iii) 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; or (iv) to furnish the information required under subsection (1)(b); or (b) in the opinion of the Authority, the copy of the film or the recordings of the gameplay (as the case may be) provided are incomplete or inadequate to allow a proper consideration of the application.[25/2018] (3) The Authority may retain a copy of any film that is the subject of an application under this section for so long as the Authority requires.[25/2018]

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