Section 8: Importation of films
consolidated text (as amended). juris shows the text as it was consolidated; it does not confirm that this is the law in force today.
8. Importation of films
(1) Subject to subsection (5) and section 10, no person shall import a
film unless he has obtained a permit to that effect.
(2) Any person who wishes to obtain a permit shall make a written
application to the Minister in such form, and upon payment of such fee, as
may be prescribed.
(3) On receipt of an application under subsection (2), the Minister may
require the applicant to submit such additional information or document as
he may require.
(4) After considering the application and such other information or
document as the Minister may have obtained, he may—
(a) grant the permit subject to such terms and conditions as he may
impose;
(b) refuse the permit if he is of the opinion that the exhibition of the
film is not in the interest of defence, public safety, public order
or public morality.
(5) An import permit shall not be required by a person importing a film for
personal use.
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