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[接上页] (a) if he is of the opinion that the film is suitable for exhibition, approve the film for exhibition, give it a classification under section 12(1) and record in writing by reference to the relevant matter referred to in subsection (2) or (3) a statement of the reasons for his decision; (b) if he is of the opinion that the film is not suitable for exhibition because of a matter referred to in subsection (2), refuse to approve the film for exhibition and record in writing by reference to the relevant matter referred to in subsection (2) a statement of the reasons for his decision; or (c) if he is of the opinion, by reason of a specified piece or specified pieces of the film, that the film is not suitable for exhibition because of a matter referred to in subsection (2), or that he is unable to give the film an appropriate classification under section 12(1), record in writing- (i) the classification under section 12(1) he would be prepared to give to the film if such specified piece or pieces were excised from the film; and (ii) by reference to the relevant matter referred to in subsection (2), a statement of the reasons for his decision, or the reasons why he is unable to give the film an appropriate classification under section 12(1), as the case may be.(5) The censor shall make his decision under subsection (4) within the prescribed period. (Amended 9 of 1999 s. 6) (6) The censor, before making his decision under subsection (4) and for the purpose of forming an opinion on which to base such decision- (a) shall consult with the advisers, if any, assigned under subsection (1) in respect of the film; (Amended 74 of 1995 s. 5) (aa) may consult with the Authority; and (Added 74 of 1995 s. 5) (b) may, with the approval of the Authority in writing, consult with any other person,but, in making such decision, is not bound by such consultation. (7) For the purpose of subsections (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6), the references to "censor" (检查员) and "film" (影片) mean, respectively, the censor assigned under subsection (1) in respect of a film and the film in respect of which that censor is so assigned. (8) A prescribed fee shall be payable for a film dealt with under this section. (Enacted 1988) Cap 392 s 11 Viewing of films screened for purpose of censorship Where a film is screened for the purpose of section 10, no person shall be present at such screening other than- (a) a censor; (b) the advisers, if any, assigned under section 10(1) in respect of the film; (c) the projectionist of the film; (d) the Authority and such other persons as the Authority may allow to attend; or (e) any combination of the persons referred to in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d). (Enacted 1988) Cap 392 s 12 Classification of films PART V MATTERS CONSEQUENTIAL UPON CENSOR'S DECISION IN RESPECT OF A FILM (1) Where a censor approves a film for exhibition under section 10(4)(a), he shall classify it as- (a) approved for exhibition to persons of any age subject to the condition that any advertising material which relates to the film shall display prominently the appropriate symbol applicable under subsection (2); (Amended 74 of 1995 s. 6) (b) approved for exhibition to persons of any age subject to the condition that any advertising material which relates to the film shall display prominently the appropriate symbol applicable under subsection (2), and of the following notices, contain the one that is specified by him as being appropriate in respect of the film concerned, or a notice to the like effect, next to or adjacent to the symbol, in block letters and Chinese characters prominently and legibly displayed- "NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN. 儿童不宜 "; or "NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG PERSONS AND CHILDREN. 青少年及儿童不宜 "; or (Replaced 74 of 1995 s. 6) (c) approved for exhibition only to persons who have attained the age of 18 years subject to the condition that any advertising material which relates to the film shall display prominently the appropriate symbol applicable under subsection (2) and contain the following notice, or a notice to the like effect, next to or adjacent to the symbol, in block letters and Chinese characters prominently and legibly displayed- "APPROVED FOR EXHIBITION ONLY TO PERSONS WHO HAVE ATTAINED THE AGE OF 18 YEARS. 只核准对年满18岁的人上映". (Amended 63 of 1993 s. 8; 74 of 1995 s. 6)(1A) Where a film is classified under subsection (1)(b) or (c), the Authority may, where, having regard to the circumstances he considers it reasonable to do so, exempt from the requirement relating to notice specified in that subsection, such particular advertising material or advertising material of a class or description as he considers appropriate. (Added 63 of 1993 s. 8) (2) The classification of a film under subsection (1) shall be designated by such symbols for each of the classifications under that subsection as are prescribed. (Enacted 1988) Cap 392 s 13 Certificate of approval, notice of refusal to approve and notice concerning excision |