﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="/CMS/Content/rss2full.xsl"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" href="/CMS/Content/rss.css"?><rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Films Act 1981 amendments</title><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/FA1981?TransactionDate=20230406235959&amp;ViewType=Rss</link><description>Singapore Statutes Online RSS Feed</description><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - Long Title</title><description>An Act relating to the possession, importation, making, distribution and exhibition of films, and to provide for the classification of films and for the enforcement of those classi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 1 Short title</title><description>Short title This Act is the Films Act 1981 .</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — advertisement , for a film — means any of the following where used or apparently used to give publicity to the f...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 3 Authority to administer this Act</title><description>Authority to administer this Act It is the function of the Authority to exercise licensing and classification functions in accordance with this Act with respect to films, and to ot...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 4 Classification officers, licensing officers and enforcement officers</title><description>Classification officers, licensing officers and enforcement officers The Authority may appoint any officer of the Authority as all or any of the following: a classification officer...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr4A-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 4A Advisory committees</title><description>Advisory committees The Minister may appoint one or more advisory committees to provide advice to the Authority with regard to the performance of any of its functions in relation t...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 5 Delegation of powers and duties by Authority</title><description>Delegation of powers and duties by Authority Subject to subsection (4), the Authority may delegate to — a classification officer the exercise of all or any of the powers conferred ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 6 Licence to import, distribute or publicly exhibit film</title><description>Licence to import, distribute or publicly exhibit film A person must not, unless authorised to do so by a licence or class licence — import any film in the course of any business; ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 7 Application for licence</title><description>Application for licence An application for a licence must be made to the Authority, be accompanied by an application fee (if prescribed), and be made in the form or manner determin...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 8 Security</title><description>Security The Authority may, upon granting a licence, require the licensee to give a performance bond, guarantee or other form of security on such terms and conditions and of such a...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 9 Licence fee</title><description>Licence fee Every licensee must pay such licence fee as may be prescribed.</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 10 Period for which licence is in force</title><description>Period for which licence is in force A licence is in force for such period as the Authority may determine and may be renewed at the discretion of the Authority on its expiry. 25/20...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr10A-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 10A Class licence for certain imports, etc., of certain films</title><description>Class licence for certain imports, etc., of certain films The Authority may, by order in the Gazette , determine a class licence that authorises any person to which the order appli...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 11 Regulatory action against licensees, etc.</title><description>Regulatory action against licensees, etc. Subject to this section, the Authority may, without compensation, by written order, take regulatory action described in subsection (2) aga...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 12 Permit to remove imported films</title><description>Permit to remove imported films A person must not, except under the authority of a permit from the Authority, remove any film — in the case of a film imported by sea — from the ves...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 13 Types of classification and classification ratings</title><description>Types of classification and classification ratings The Minister must, by order in the Gazette , prescribe — the different types of classifications for films; the ratings for each t...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 14 Applications for film classification or re-classification</title><description>Applications for film classification or re-classification An application for classification or re-classification of a film must — be made to the Authority in the form and manner th...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 15 Classification and re-classification of films</title><description>Classification and re-classification of films Subject to subsection (10), on receipt of an application under section 14 for classification or re-classification of a film, or on the...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr15A-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 15A Calling in films for classification or re-classification</title><description>Calling in films for classification or re-classification For the purpose of section 15(3), a film may be called in for classification or re-classification by the Authority giving a...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr15B-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 15B Supplementary provisions for film classification, etc.</title><description>Supplementary provisions for film classification, etc. For any viewing of a film for the purposes of section 15(1), (2), (3) or (4), only the following individuals, or a combinatio...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 16 Refused classification for certain films</title><description>Refused classification for certain films Despite anything in this Act, the Authority, the Committee of Appeal and an individual who is registered as a film content assessor must re...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 17 De-classification of classified film</title><description>De-classification of classified film If the content of a classified film is modified, the film as modified becomes unclassified when the modification is made; and the classificatio...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 18 Classification certificates and labels</title><description>Classification certificates and labels The Authority must — issue a classification certificate for each film that is classified under section 15, 26 or 27, or re-classified under s...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 19 Film content assessors</title><description>Film content assessors Subject to this Act, the Authority may, by registering an individual under this section, authorise the individual to do all the following work (whether or no...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 20 Duties of film content assessor</title><description>Duties of film content assessor A film content assessor’s decision assigning a classification rating for an unclassified film is deemed, for the purposes of this Act, to be a decis...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr20A-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 20A Procedure for registration as film content assessor</title><description>Procedure for registration as film content assessor An application for registration, or to renew any registration, as a film content assessor must be made in the manner, and must b...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr20B-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 20B Regulatory action against registered film content assessor</title><description>Regulatory action against registered film content assessor Subject to subsection (3), the Authority may, by written order, and without any compensation, cancel the registration of ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr20C-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 20C Register of film content assessors</title><description>Register of film content assessors The Authority must keep and maintain a register of film content assessors containing the names and other relevant particulars of all individuals ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 21 Offences involving unclassified films, etc.</title><description>Offences involving unclassified films, etc. A person commits an offence if — the person — distributes or publicly exhibits an unclassified film; or has in the person’s possession a...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 22 Offences about advertisements for films</title><description>Offences about advertisements for films A person must not publish an advertisement for a film that is distributed or publicly exhibited or intended for distribution or public exhib...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr22A-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 22A Approval of advertisements for films</title><description>Approval of advertisements for films Every advertisement for a film that is intended for distribution or public exhibition must be submitted to the Authority for approval. 25/2018 ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 23 Measures to ensure compliance, etc.</title><description>Measures to ensure compliance, etc. The Authority, an enforcement officer, or a classification officer or licensing officer, may by written notice require any licensee or other per...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 24 Appeal against classification decisions</title><description>Appeal against classification decisions In this section and section 24A, appealable classification decision means a decision by the Authority — refusing to classify or re-classify ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr24A-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 24A Minister’s decision on appeal against classification decisions</title><description>Minister’s decision on appeal against classification decisions The Minister may determine an appeal against an appealable classification decision described in section 24(1)(a )(i) ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 25 Committee of Appeal</title><description>Committee of Appeal For the purposes of this Act, there is to be a Committee of Appeal consisting of at least 15 but not more than 21 members to be appointed by the Minister. 25/20...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 26 Powers of Committee of Appeal</title><description>Powers of Committee of Appeal On receipt of an appeal under section 24, the Committee of Appeal may, after considering the matters mentioned in section 15(5), make an order — dismi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 27 Minister may order Committee of Appeal to inspect any film</title><description>Minister may order Committee of Appeal to inspect any film The Minister may, whenever he or she thinks it necessary or desirable, order the Committee of Appeal to cause to be exhib...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 28 Appeal to Minister against other decisions of Authority</title><description>Appeal to Minister against other decisions of Authority In this section, appealable decision means a decision by the Authority — refusing the grant of the licence under section 7; ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr28A-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 28A Disposal of unclaimed films</title><description>Disposal of unclaimed films Any film that is retained by the Authority under section 14(3) or deposited with the Authority under section 18(7), and is not claimed by the applicant ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 29 Offences involving dealings in obscene films</title><description>Offences involving dealings in obscene films Any person who makes or reproduces any obscene film (whether or not for the purposes of exhibition or distribution to any other person)...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 30 Possession of obscene films</title><description>Possession of obscene films Any person who has in his or her possession any obscene film shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $20...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 31 Advertising obscene films</title><description>Advertising obscene films Any person who, for the purposes of distributing or exhibiting any obscene film to any other person, advertises the film by any means shall be guilty of a...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 32 Offences involving children and young persons</title><description>Offences involving children and young persons Any person who causes or procures any child or young person or, having custody, charge or care of a child or young person, allows that...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 33 Making, distribution and exhibition of party political films</title><description>Making, distribution and exhibition of party political films Any person who — imports any party political film; makes or reproduces any party political film; distributes, or has in...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 34 Powers for enforcement purposes</title><description>Powers for enforcement purposes This section provides for the enforcement powers that an enforcement officer may exercise for either or both of the following purposes: determining ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr34A-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 34A Special enforcement powers</title><description>Special enforcement powers Despite section 34, a police officer or an enforcement officer may, without warrant, exercise the enforcement powers in that section and special enforcem...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr34B-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 34B False information and obstruction of performance of official duties</title><description>False information and obstruction of performance of official duties If — a person furnishes a document or gives information (whether orally or in writing) to the Minister, the Auth...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 35 Minister may prohibit possession, exhibition or distribution of any film</title><description>Minister may prohibit possession, exhibition or distribution of any film Despite the provisions of this Act if the Minister is of the opinion that the possession, exhibition or dis...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 36 Protection from personal liability</title><description>Protection from personal liability No liability shall lie personally against any member of the Committee of Appeal who, acting in good faith and with reasonable care, does or omits...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr37-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 37 Service of documents</title><description>Service of documents A document that is permitted or required by or under this Act to be served on a person may be served as described in this section. 25/2018 A document may be se...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr38-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 38 Offences by corporations</title><description>Offences by corporations Where, in a proceeding for an offence under this Act, it is necessary to prove the state of mind of a corporation in relation to a particular conduct, evid...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr38A-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 38A Offences by unincorporated associations or partnerships</title><description>Offences by unincorporated associations or partnerships Where, in a proceeding for an offence under this Act, it is necessary to prove the state of mind of an unincorporated associ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr38B-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 38B Composition of offences</title><description>Composition of offences An enforcement officer may compound any offence under this Act that is prescribed as a compoundable offence, by collecting from a person reasonably suspecte...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 39 Court for trial of offence</title><description>Court for trial of offence Any offence under this Act may be tried by a District Court or a Magistrate’s Court and that Court, despite any other written law, has jurisdiction to im...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr39A-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 39A Payment of fees, etc.</title><description>Payment of fees, etc. Except as otherwise provided in this Act or any other Act, all fees and other moneys collected under this Act or its subsidiary legislation are to be paid to ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr40-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 40 Exemption from Act</title><description>Exemption from Act This Act does not apply to or in relation to any film that is made, distributed or exhibited by or under the direction and control of the Government. 25/2018 The...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr41-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 41 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations for, or in respect of, every purpose which is considered necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Act and for the prescribing...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is a service provided by the Law Revision Commission on a best-efforts basis. It is not part of the Act. PART 1CINEMATOGRAPH FILMS ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 207, ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=xy-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - Comparative Table</title><description>This Act has undergone renumbering in the 2020 Revised Edition. This Comparative Table is provided to help readers locate the corresponding provisions in the last Revised Edition. ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - Long Title</title><description>An Act relating to the possession, importation, making, distribution and exhibition of films, and to provide for the classification of films and for the enforcement of those classi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 1 Short title</title><description>Short title This Act is the Films Act 1981 .</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — advertisement , for a film — means any of the following where used or apparently used to give publicity to the f...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 3 Authority to administer this Act</title><description>Authority to administer this Act It is the function of the Authority to exercise licensing and classification functions in accordance with this Act with respect to films, and to ot...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 4 Classification officers, licensing officers and enforcement officers</title><description>Classification officers, licensing officers and enforcement officers The Authority may appoint any officer of the Authority as all or any of the following: a classification officer...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr4A-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 4A Advisory committees</title><description>Advisory committees The Minister may appoint one or more advisory committees to provide advice to the Authority with regard to the performance of any of its functions in relation t...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 5 Delegation of powers and duties by Authority</title><description>Delegation of powers and duties by Authority Subject to subsection (4), the Authority may delegate to — a classification officer the exercise of all or any of the powers conferred ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 6 Licence to import, distribute or publicly exhibit film</title><description>Licence to import, distribute or publicly exhibit film A person must not, unless authorised to do so by a licence or class licence — import any film in the course of any business; ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 7 Application for licence</title><description>Application for licence An application for a licence must be made to the Authority, be accompanied by an application fee (if prescribed), and be made in the form or manner determin...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 8 Security</title><description>Security The Authority may, upon granting a licence, require the licensee to give a performance bond, guarantee or other form of security on such terms and conditions and of such a...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 9 Licence fee</title><description>Licence fee Every licensee must pay such licence fee as may be prescribed.</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 10 Period for which licence is in force</title><description>Period for which licence is in force A licence is in force for such period as the Authority may determine and may be renewed at the discretion of the Authority on its expiry. 25/20...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr10A-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 10A Class licence for certain imports, etc., of certain films</title><description>Class licence for certain imports, etc., of certain films The Authority may, by order in the Gazette , determine a class licence that authorises any person to which the order appli...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 11 Regulatory action against licensees, etc.</title><description>Regulatory action against licensees, etc. Subject to this section, the Authority may, without compensation, by written order, take regulatory action described in subsection (2) aga...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 12 Permit to remove imported films</title><description>Permit to remove imported films A person must not, except under the authority of a permit from the Authority, remove any film — in the case of a film imported by sea — from the ves...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 13 Types of classification and classification ratings</title><description>Types of classification and classification ratings The Minister must, by order in the Gazette , prescribe — the different types of classifications for films; the ratings for each t...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 14 Applications for film classification or re-classification</title><description>Applications for film classification or re-classification An application for classification or re-classification of a film must — be made to the Authority in the form and manner th...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 15 Classification and re-classification of films</title><description>Classification and re-classification of films Subject to subsection (10), on receipt of an application under section 14 for classification or re-classification of a film, or on the...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr15A-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 15A Calling in films for classification or re-classification</title><description>Calling in films for classification or re-classification For the purpose of section 15(3), a film may be called in for classification or re-classification by the Authority giving a...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr15B-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 15B Supplementary provisions for film classification, etc.</title><description>Supplementary provisions for film classification, etc. For any viewing of a film for the purposes of section 15(1), (2), (3) or (4), only the following individuals, or a combinatio...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 16 Refused classification for certain films</title><description>Refused classification for certain films Despite anything in this Act, the Authority, the Committee of Appeal and an individual who is registered as a film content assessor must re...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 17 De-classification of classified film</title><description>De-classification of classified film If the content of a classified film is modified, the film as modified becomes unclassified when the modification is made; and the classificatio...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 18 Classification certificates and labels</title><description>Classification certificates and labels The Authority must — issue a classification certificate for each film that is classified under section 15, 26 or 27, or re-classified under s...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 19 Film content assessors</title><description>Film content assessors Subject to this Act, the Authority may, by registering an individual under this section, authorise the individual to do all the following work (whether or no...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 20 Duties of film content assessor</title><description>Duties of film content assessor A film content assessor’s decision assigning a classification rating for an unclassified film is deemed, for the purposes of this Act, to be a decis...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr20A-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 20A Procedure for registration as film content assessor</title><description>Procedure for registration as film content assessor An application for registration, or to renew any registration, as a film content assessor must be made in the manner, and must b...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr20B-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 20B Regulatory action against registered film content assessor</title><description>Regulatory action against registered film content assessor Subject to subsection (3), the Authority may, by written order, and without any compensation, cancel the registration of ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr20C-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 20C Register of film content assessors</title><description>Register of film content assessors The Authority must keep and maintain a register of film content assessors containing the names and other relevant particulars of all individuals ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 21 Offences involving unclassified films, etc.</title><description>Offences involving unclassified films, etc. A person commits an offence if — the person — distributes or publicly exhibits an unclassified film; or has in the person’s possession a...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 22 Offences about advertisements for films</title><description>Offences about advertisements for films A person must not publish an advertisement for a film that is distributed or publicly exhibited or intended for distribution or public exhib...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr22A-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 22A Approval of advertisements for films</title><description>Approval of advertisements for films Every advertisement for a film that is intended for distribution or public exhibition must be submitted to the Authority for approval. 25/2018 ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 23 Measures to ensure compliance, etc.</title><description>Measures to ensure compliance, etc. The Authority, an enforcement officer, or a classification officer or licensing officer, may by written notice require any licensee or other per...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 24 Appeal against classification decisions</title><description>Appeal against classification decisions In this section and section 24A, appealable classification decision means a decision by the Authority — refusing to classify or re-classify ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr24A-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 24A Minister’s decision on appeal against classification decisions</title><description>Minister’s decision on appeal against classification decisions The Minister may determine an appeal against an appealable classification decision described in section 24(1)(a )(i) ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 25 Committee of Appeal</title><description>Committee of Appeal For the purposes of this Act, there is to be a Committee of Appeal consisting of at least 15 but not more than 21 members to be appointed by the Minister. 25/20...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 26 Powers of Committee of Appeal</title><description>Powers of Committee of Appeal On receipt of an appeal under section 24, the Committee of Appeal may, after considering the matters mentioned in section 15(5), make an order — dismi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 27 Minister may order Committee of Appeal to inspect any film</title><description>Minister may order Committee of Appeal to inspect any film The Minister may, whenever he or she thinks it necessary or desirable, order the Committee of Appeal to cause to be exhib...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 28 Appeal to Minister against other decisions of Authority</title><description>Appeal to Minister against other decisions of Authority In this section, appealable decision means a decision by the Authority — refusing the grant of the licence under section 7; ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr28A-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 28A Disposal of unclaimed films</title><description>Disposal of unclaimed films Any film that is retained by the Authority under section 14(3) or deposited with the Authority under section 18(7), and is not claimed by the applicant ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 29 Offences involving dealings in obscene films</title><description>Offences involving dealings in obscene films Any person who makes or reproduces any obscene film (whether or not for the purposes of exhibition or distribution to any other person)...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 30 Possession of obscene films</title><description>Possession of obscene films Any person who has in his or her possession any obscene film shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $20...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 31 Advertising obscene films</title><description>Advertising obscene films Any person who, for the purposes of distributing or exhibiting any obscene film to any other person, advertises the film by any means shall be guilty of a...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 32 Offences involving children and young persons</title><description>Offences involving children and young persons Any person who causes or procures any child or young person or, having custody, charge or care of a child or young person, allows that...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 33 Making, distribution and exhibition of party political films</title><description>Making, distribution and exhibition of party political films Any person who — imports any party political film; makes or reproduces any party political film; distributes, or has in...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 34 Powers for enforcement purposes</title><description>Powers for enforcement purposes This section provides for the enforcement powers that an enforcement officer may exercise for either or both of the following purposes: determining ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr34A-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 34A Special enforcement powers</title><description>Special enforcement powers Despite section 34, a police officer or an enforcement officer may, without warrant, exercise the enforcement powers in that section and special enforcem...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr34B-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 34B False information and obstruction of performance of official duties</title><description>False information and obstruction of performance of official duties If — a person furnishes a document or gives information (whether orally or in writing) to the Minister, the Auth...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 35 Minister may prohibit possession, exhibition or distribution of any film</title><description>Minister may prohibit possession, exhibition or distribution of any film Despite the provisions of this Act if the Minister is of the opinion that the possession, exhibition or dis...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 36 Protection from personal liability</title><description>Protection from personal liability No liability shall lie personally against any member of the Committee of Appeal who, acting in good faith and with reasonable care, does or omits...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr37-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 37 Service of documents</title><description>Service of documents A document that is permitted or required by or under this Act to be served on a person may be served as described in this section. 25/2018 A document may be se...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr38-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 38 Offences by corporations</title><description>Offences by corporations Where, in a proceeding for an offence under this Act, it is necessary to prove the state of mind of a corporation in relation to a particular conduct, evid...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr38A-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 38A Offences by unincorporated associations or partnerships</title><description>Offences by unincorporated associations or partnerships Where, in a proceeding for an offence under this Act, it is necessary to prove the state of mind of an unincorporated associ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr38B-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 38B Composition of offences</title><description>Composition of offences An enforcement officer may compound any offence under this Act that is prescribed as a compoundable offence, by collecting from a person reasonably suspecte...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 39 Court for trial of offence</title><description>Court for trial of offence Any offence under this Act may be tried by a District Court or a Magistrate’s Court and that Court, despite any other written law, has jurisdiction to im...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr39A-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 39A Payment of fees, etc.</title><description>Payment of fees, etc. Except as otherwise provided in this Act or any other Act, all fees and other moneys collected under this Act or its subsidiary legislation are to be paid to ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr40-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 40 Exemption from Act</title><description>Exemption from Act This Act does not apply to or in relation to any film that is made, distributed or exhibited by or under the direction and control of the Government. 25/2018 The...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr41-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - 41 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations for, or in respect of, every purpose which is considered necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Act and for the prescribing...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is a service provided by the Law Revision Commission on a best-efforts basis. It is not part of the Act. PART 1CINEMATOGRAPH FILMS ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 207, ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=xy-</link><title>Films Act 1981 - Comparative Table</title><description>This Act has undergone renumbering in the 2020 Revised Edition. This Comparative Table is provided to help readers locate the corresponding provisions in the last Revised Edition. ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Films Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — Deleted by Act 25 of 2018 wef 29/04/2019 advertisement , for a film, means any of the following where used or ap...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Films Act. It is not part of the Act. Act 22 of 1981 Films Act 1981 Date of First Reading (Bill No. 22/81 p...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Films Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — Deleted by Act 25 of 2018 wef 29/04/2019 advertisement , for a film, means any of the following where used or ap...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Films Act. It is not part of the Act. Act 22 of 1981 Films Act 1981 Date of First Reading (Bill No. 22/81 p...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Films Act - Long Title</title><description>An Act relating to the possession, importation, making, distribution and exhibition of films, and to provide for the classification of films and for the enforcement of those classi...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Films Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — Deleted by Act 25 of 2018 wef 29/04/2019 advertisement , for a film, means any of the following where used or ap...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Films Act - 3 Authority to administer this Act</title><description>Authority to administer this Act It is the function of the Authority to exercise licensing and classification functions in accordance with this Act with respect to films, and to ot...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Films Act - 4 Classification officers, licensing officers and enforcement officers</title><description>Classification officers, licensing officers and enforcement officers The Authority may appoint any officer of the Authority as all or any of the following: a classification officer...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr4A-</link><title>Films Act - 4A Advisory committees</title><description>Advisory committees The Minister may appoint one or more advisory committees to provide advice to the Authority with regard to the performance of any of its functions in relation t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Films Act - 5 Delegation of powers and duties by Authority</title><description>Delegation of powers and duties by Authority Subject to subsection (4), the Authority may delegate to — a classification officer the exercise of all or any of the powers conferred ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Films Act - 6 Licence to import, distribute or publicly exhibit film</title><description>Licence to import, distribute or publicly exhibit film A person must not — import any film in the course of any business; distribute any film in the course of any business; or publ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Films Act - 7 Application for licence</title><description>Application for licence An application for a licence must be made to the Authority, be accompanied by an application fee (if prescribed), and be made in the form or manner determin...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Films Act - 8 Security</title><description>Security The Authority may, upon granting a licence, require the licensee to give a performance bond, guarantee or other form of security on such terms and conditions and of such a...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Films Act - 10 Period for which licence is in force</title><description>Period for which licence is in force A licence shall be in force for such period as the Authority may determine and may be renewed at the discretion of the Authority on its expiry....</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr10A-</link><title>Films Act - 10A Class licence for certain imports, etc., of certain films</title><description>Class licence for certain imports, etc., of certain films The Authority may, by order in the Gazette , determine a class licence that authorises any person to which the order appli...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Films Act - 11 Regulatory action against licensees, etc.</title><description>Regulatory action against licensees, etc. Subject to this section, the Authority may, without compensation, by order in writing, take regulatory action described in subsection (2) ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Films Act - 12 Permit to remove imported films</title><description>Permit to remove imported films A person must not remove any film — in the case of a film imported by sea, from the vessel by which the film was imported or from any premises of a ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Films Act - 13 Types of classification and classification ratings</title><description>Types of classification and classification ratings The Minister must, by order in the Gazette , prescribe — the different types of classifications for films; the ratings for each t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Films Act - 14 Applications for film classification or re-classification</title><description>Applications for film classification or re-classification An application for classification or re-classification of a film must — be made to the Authority in the form and manner th...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Films Act - 15 Classification and re-classification of films</title><description>Classification and re-classification of films Subject to subsection (10), on receipt of an application under section 14 for classification or re-classification of a film, or on the...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr15A-</link><title>Films Act - 15A Calling in films for classification or re-classification</title><description>Calling in films for classification or re-classification For the purpose of section 15(3), a film may be called in for classification or re-classification by the Authority giving a...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr15B-</link><title>Films Act - 15B Supplementary provisions for film classification, etc.</title><description>Supplementary provisions for film classification, etc. For any viewing of a film for the purposes of section 15(1), (2), (3) or (4), only the following individuals, or a combinatio...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Films Act - 16 Refused classification for certain films</title><description>Refused classification for certain films Despite anything in this Act, the Authority, the Committee of Appeal and an individual who is registered as a film content assessor must re...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Films Act - 17 De-classification of classified film</title><description>De-classification of classified film If the content of a classified film is modified, the film as modified becomes unclassified when the modification is made; and the classificatio...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Films Act - 18 Classification certificates and labels</title><description>Classification certificates and labels The Authority must — issue a classification certificate for each film that is classified under section 15, 26 or 27, or re-classified under s...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Films Act - 19 Film content assessors</title><description>Film content assessors Subject to this Act, the Authority may, by registering an individual under this section, authorise the individual to do all the following work (whether or no...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Films Act - 20 Duties of film content assessor</title><description>Duties of film content assessor A film content assessor’s decision assigning a classification rating for an unclassified film is deemed, for the purposes of this Act, to be a decis...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr20A-</link><title>Films Act - 20A Procedure for registration as film content assessor</title><description>Procedure for registration as film content assessor An application for registration, or to renew any registration, as a film content assessor must be made in the manner, and must b...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr20B-</link><title>Films Act - 20B Regulatory action against registered film content assessor</title><description>Regulatory action against registered film content assessor Subject to subsection (3), the Authority may, by order in writing, and without any compensation, cancel the registration ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr20C-</link><title>Films Act - 20C Register of film content assessors</title><description>Register of film content assessors The Authority must keep and maintain a register of film content assessors containing the names and other relevant particulars of all individuals ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Films Act - 21 Offences involving unclassified films, etc.</title><description>Offences involving unclassified films, etc. A person commits an offence if — the person — distributes or publicly exhibits an unclassified film; or has in the person’s possession a...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Films Act - 22 Offences about advertisements for films</title><description>Offences about advertisements for films A person must not publish an advertisement for a film that is distributed or publicly exhibited or intended for distribution or public exhib...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr22A-</link><title>Films Act - 22A Approval of advertisements for films</title><description>Approval of advertisements for films Every advertisement for a film that is intended for distribution or public exhibition must be submitted to the Authority for approval. An appli...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Films Act - 23 Measures to ensure compliance, etc.</title><description>Measures to ensure compliance, etc. The Authority, an enforcement officer, or a classification officer or licensing officer, may by written notice require any licensee or other per...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Films Act - 24 Appeal against classification decisions</title><description>Appeal against classification decisions In this section and section 24A, appealable classification decision means a decision by the Authority — refusing to classify or re-classify ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr24A-</link><title>Films Act - 24A Minister’s decision on appeal against classification decisions</title><description>Minister’s decision on appeal against classification decisions The Minister may determine an appeal against an appealable classification decision described in section 24(1)(a )(i) ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Films Act - 25 Committee of Appeal</title><description>Committee of Appeal For the purposes of this Act, there shall be a Committee of Appeal consisting of at least 15 but not more than 21 members to be appointed by the Minister. 10/98...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Films Act - 26 Powers of Committee of Appeal</title><description>Powers of Committee of Appeal On receipt of an appeal under section 24, the Committee of Appeal may, after considering the matters mentioned in section 15(5), make an order — dismi...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Films Act - 27 Minister may order Committee of Appeal to inspect any film</title><description>Minister may order Committee of Appeal to inspect any film The Minister may, whenever he thinks it necessary or desirable, order the Committee of Appeal to cause to be exhibited be...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Films Act - 28 Appeal to Minister against other decisions of Authority</title><description>Appeal to Minister against other decisions of Authority In this section, appealable decision means a decision by the Authority — refusing the grant of the licence under section 7; ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr28A-</link><title>Films Act - 28A Disposal of unclaimed films</title><description>Disposal of unclaimed films Any film that is retained by the Authority under section 14(3) or deposited with the Authority under section 18(7), and is not claimed by the applicant ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Films Act - 29 Offences involving dealings in obscene films</title><description>Offences involving dealings in obscene films Any person who makes or reproduces any obscene film (whether or not for the purposes of exhibition or distribution to any other person)...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Films Act - 30 Possession of obscene films</title><description>Possession of obscene films Any person who has in his possession any obscene film shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Films Act - 31 Advertising obscene films</title><description>Advertising obscene films Any person who, for the purposes of distributing or exhibiting any obscene film to any other person, advertises the film by any means shall be guilty of a...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Films Act - 32 Offences involving children and young persons</title><description>Offences involving children and young persons Any person who causes or procures any child or young person or, having custody, charge or care of a child or young person, allows that...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Films Act - 34 Powers for enforcement purposes</title><description>Powers for enforcement purposes This section provides for the enforcement powers which an enforcement officer may exercise for either or both of the following purposes: determining...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr34A-</link><title>Films Act - 34A Special enforcement powers</title><description>Special enforcement powers Despite section 34, a police officer or an enforcement officer may, without warrant, exercise the enforcement powers in that section and special enforcem...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr34B-</link><title>Films Act - 34B False information and obstruction of performance of official duties</title><description>False information and obstruction of performance of official duties If — a person furnishes a document or gives information (whether orally or in writing) to the Minister, the Auth...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Films Act - 35 Minister may prohibit possession, exhibition or distribution of any film</title><description>Minister may prohibit possession, exhibition or distribution of any film Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act if the Minister is of the opinion that the possession, exhibitio...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Films Act - 36 Protection from personal liability</title><description>Protection from personal liability No liability shall lie personally against any member of the Committee of Appeal who, acting in good faith and with reasonable care, does or omits...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr37-</link><title>Films Act - 37 Service of documents</title><description>Service of documents A document that is permitted or required by or under this Act to be served on a person may be served as described in this section. A document may be served on ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr38-</link><title>Films Act - 38 Offences by corporations</title><description>Offences by corporations Where, in a proceeding for an offence under this Act, it is necessary to prove the state of mind of a corporation in relation to a particular conduct, evid...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr38A-</link><title>Films Act - 38A Offences by unincorporated associations or partnerships</title><description>Offences by unincorporated associations or partnerships Where, in a proceeding for an offence under this Act, it is necessary to prove the state of mind of an unincorporated associ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr38B-</link><title>Films Act - 38B Composition of offences</title><description>Composition of offences An enforcement officer may compound any offence under this Act that is prescribed as a compoundable offence, by collecting from a person reasonably suspecte...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr40-</link><title>Films Act - 40 Exemption from Act</title><description>Exemption from Act This Act does not apply to or in relation to any film that is made, distributed or exhibited by or under the direction and control of the Government. The Ministe...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr41-</link><title>Films Act - 41 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations for, or in respect of, every purpose which is considered necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Act and for the prescribing...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Films Act. It is not part of the Act. Act 22 of 1981 Films Act 1981 Date of First Reading (Bill No. 22/81 p...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Films Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — Deleted by Act 25 of 2018 wef 29/04/2019 advertisement , for a film, means any of the following where used or ap...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20190429?ValidDate=20190429&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Films Act. It is not part of the Act. Act 22 of 1981 Films Act 1981 Date of First Reading (Bill No. 22/81 p...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Films Act - Long Title</title><description>An Act relating to the possession, importation, making, distribution and exhibition of films, and to provide for the classification of films and for the enforcement of those classi...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Films Act - 3 Authority to administer this Act</title><description>Authority to administer this Act It is the function of the Authority to exercise licensing and classification functions in accordance with this Act with respect to films, and to ot...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Films Act - 4 Classification officers, licensing officers and enforcement officers</title><description>Classification officers, licensing officers and enforcement officers The Authority may appoint any officer of the Authority as all or any of the following: a classification officer...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr4A-</link><title>Films Act - 4A Advisory committees</title><description>Advisory committees The Minister may appoint one or more advisory committees to provide advice to the Authority with regard to the performance of any of its functions in relation t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Films Act - 5 Delegation of powers and duties by Authority</title><description>Delegation of powers and duties by Authority Subject to subsection (4), the Authority may delegate to — a classification officer the exercise of all or any of the powers conferred ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Films Act - 6 Licence to import, distribute or publicly exhibit film</title><description>Licence to import, distribute or publicly exhibit film A person must not — import any film in the course of any business; distribute any film in the course of any business; or publ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Films Act - 7 Application for licence</title><description>Application for licence An application for a licence must be made to the Authority, be accompanied by an application fee (if prescribed), and be made in the form or manner determin...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Films Act - 8 Security</title><description>Security The Authority may, upon granting a licence, require the licensee to give a performance bond, guarantee or other form of security on such terms and conditions and of such a...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Films Act - 10 Period for which licence is in force</title><description>Period for which licence is in force A licence shall be in force for such period as the Authority may determine and may be renewed at the discretion of the Authority on its expiry....</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr10A-</link><title>Films Act - 10A Class licence for certain imports, etc., of certain films</title><description>Class licence for certain imports, etc., of certain films The Authority may, by order in the Gazette , determine a class licence that authorises any person to which the order appli...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Films Act - 11 Regulatory action against licensees, etc.</title><description>Regulatory action against licensees, etc. Subject to this section, the Authority may, without compensation, by order in writing, take regulatory action described in subsection (2) ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Films Act - 12 Permit to remove imported films</title><description>Permit to remove imported films A person must not remove any film — in the case of a film imported by sea, from the vessel by which the film was imported or from any premises of a ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Films Act - 13 Types of classification and classification ratings</title><description>Types of classification and classification ratings The Minister must, by order in the Gazette , prescribe — the different types of classifications for films; the ratings for each t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Films Act - 14 Applications for film classification or re-classification</title><description>Applications for film classification or re-classification An application for classification or re-classification of a film must — be made to the Authority in the form and manner th...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Films Act - 15 Classification and re-classification of films</title><description>Classification and re-classification of films Subject to subsection (10), on receipt of an application under section 14 for classification or re-classification of a film, or on the...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr15A-</link><title>Films Act - 15A Calling in films for classification or re-classification</title><description>Calling in films for classification or re-classification For the purpose of section 15(3), a film may be called in for classification or re-classification by the Authority giving a...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr15B-</link><title>Films Act - 15B Supplementary provisions for film classification, etc.</title><description>Supplementary provisions for film classification, etc. For any viewing of a film for the purposes of section 15(1), (2), (3) or (4), only the following individuals, or a combinatio...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Films Act - 16 Refused classification for certain films</title><description>Refused classification for certain films Despite anything in this Act, the Authority, the Committee of Appeal and an individual who is registered as a film content assessor must re...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Films Act - 17 De-classification of classified film</title><description>De-classification of classified film If the content of a classified film is modified, the film as modified becomes unclassified when the modification is made; and the classificatio...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Films Act - 18 Classification certificates and labels</title><description>Classification certificates and labels The Authority must — issue a classification certificate for each film that is classified under section 15, 26 or 27, or re-classified under s...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Films Act - 19 Film content assessors</title><description>Film content assessors Subject to this Act, the Authority may, by registering an individual under this section, authorise the individual to do all the following work (whether or no...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Films Act - 20 Duties of film content assessor</title><description>Duties of film content assessor A film content assessor’s decision assigning a classification rating for an unclassified film is deemed, for the purposes of this Act, to be a decis...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr20A-</link><title>Films Act - 20A Procedure for registration as film content assessor</title><description>Procedure for registration as film content assessor An application for registration, or to renew any registration, as a film content assessor must be made in the manner, and must b...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr20B-</link><title>Films Act - 20B Regulatory action against registered film content assessor</title><description>Regulatory action against registered film content assessor Subject to subsection (3), the Authority may, by order in writing, and without any compensation, cancel the registration ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr20C-</link><title>Films Act - 20C Register of film content assessors</title><description>Register of film content assessors The Authority must keep and maintain a register of film content assessors containing the names and other relevant particulars of all individuals ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Films Act - 21 Offences involving unclassified films, etc.</title><description>Offences involving unclassified films, etc. A person commits an offence if — the person — distributes or publicly exhibits an unclassified film; or has in the person’s possession a...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Films Act - 22 Offences about advertisements for films</title><description>Offences about advertisements for films A person must not publish an advertisement for a film that is distributed or publicly exhibited or intended for distribution or public exhib...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr22A-</link><title>Films Act - 22A Approval of advertisements for films</title><description>Approval of advertisements for films Every advertisement for a film that is intended for distribution or public exhibition must be submitted to the Authority for approval. An appli...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Films Act - 23 Measures to ensure compliance, etc.</title><description>Measures to ensure compliance, etc. The Authority, an enforcement officer, or a classification officer or licensing officer, may by written notice require any licensee or other per...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Films Act - 24 Appeal against classification decisions</title><description>Appeal against classification decisions In this section and section 24A, appealable classification decision means a decision by the Authority — refusing to classify or re-classify ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr24A-</link><title>Films Act - 24A Minister’s decision on appeal against classification decisions</title><description>Minister’s decision on appeal against classification decisions The Minister may determine an appeal against an appealable classification decision described in section 24(1)(a )(i) ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Films Act - 25 Committee of Appeal</title><description>Committee of Appeal For the purposes of this Act, there shall be a Committee of Appeal consisting of at least 15 but not more than 21 members to be appointed by the Minister. 10/98...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Films Act - 26 Powers of Committee of Appeal</title><description>Powers of Committee of Appeal On receipt of an appeal under section 24, the Committee of Appeal may, after considering the matters mentioned in section 15(5), make an order — dismi...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Films Act - 27 Minister may order Committee of Appeal to inspect any film</title><description>Minister may order Committee of Appeal to inspect any film The Minister may, whenever he thinks it necessary or desirable, order the Committee of Appeal to cause to be exhibited be...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Films Act - 28 Appeal to Minister against other decisions of Authority</title><description>Appeal to Minister against other decisions of Authority In this section, appealable decision means a decision by the Authority — refusing the grant of the licence under section 7; ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr28A-</link><title>Films Act - 28A Disposal of unclaimed films</title><description>Disposal of unclaimed films Any film that is retained by the Authority under section 14(3) or deposited with the Authority under section 18(7), and is not claimed by the applicant ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Films Act - 29 Offences involving dealings in obscene films</title><description>Offences involving dealings in obscene films Any person who makes or reproduces any obscene film (whether or not for the purposes of exhibition or distribution to any other person)...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Films Act - 30 Possession of obscene films</title><description>Possession of obscene films Any person who has in his possession any obscene film shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Films Act - 31 Advertising obscene films</title><description>Advertising obscene films Any person who, for the purposes of distributing or exhibiting any obscene film to any other person, advertises the film by any means shall be guilty of a...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Films Act - 32 Offences involving children and young persons</title><description>Offences involving children and young persons Any person who causes or procures any child or young person or, having custody, charge or care of a child or young person, allows that...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Films Act - 34 Powers for enforcement purposes</title><description>Powers for enforcement purposes This section provides for the enforcement powers which an enforcement officer may exercise for either or both of the following purposes: determining...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr34A-</link><title>Films Act - 34A Special enforcement powers</title><description>Special enforcement powers Despite section 34, a police officer or an enforcement officer may, without warrant, exercise the enforcement powers in that section and special enforcem...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr34B-</link><title>Films Act - 34B False information and obstruction of performance of official duties</title><description>False information and obstruction of performance of official duties If — a person furnishes a document or gives information (whether orally or in writing) to the Minister, the Auth...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Films Act - 35 Minister may prohibit possession, exhibition or distribution of any film</title><description>Minister may prohibit possession, exhibition or distribution of any film Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act if the Minister is of the opinion that the possession, exhibitio...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Films Act - 36 Protection from personal liability</title><description>Protection from personal liability No liability shall lie personally against any member of the Committee of Appeal who, acting in good faith and with reasonable care, does or omits...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr37-</link><title>Films Act - 37 Service of documents</title><description>Service of documents A document that is permitted or required by or under this Act to be served on a person may be served as described in this section. A document may be served on ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr38-</link><title>Films Act - 38 Offences by corporations</title><description>Offences by corporations Where, in a proceeding for an offence under this Act, it is necessary to prove the state of mind of a corporation in relation to a particular conduct, evid...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr38A-</link><title>Films Act - 38A Offences by unincorporated associations or partnerships</title><description>Offences by unincorporated associations or partnerships Where, in a proceeding for an offence under this Act, it is necessary to prove the state of mind of an unincorporated associ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr38B-</link><title>Films Act - 38B Composition of offences</title><description>Composition of offences An enforcement officer may compound any offence under this Act that is prescribed as a compoundable offence, by collecting from a person reasonably suspecte...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr40-</link><title>Films Act - 40 Exemption from Act</title><description>Exemption from Act This Act does not apply to or in relation to any film that is made, distributed or exhibited by or under the direction and control of the Government. The Ministe...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr41-</link><title>Films Act - 41 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations for, or in respect of, every purpose which is considered necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Act and for the prescribing...</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Films Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — approved warehouse means any warehouse approved by the Board for the purposes of sections 12 and 13; Authority m...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr39A-</link><title>Films Act - 39A Payment of fees, etc.</title><description>Payment of fees, etc. Except as otherwise provided in this Act or any other Act, all fees and other moneys collected under this Act or any subsidiary legislation made under this Ac...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Films Act. It is not part of the Act. Act 22 of 1981 Films Act 1981 Date of First Reading (Bill No. 22/81 p...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Films Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — approved warehouse means any warehouse approved by the Board for the purposes of sections 12 and 13; Authority m...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Films Act. It is not part of the Act. Act 22 of 1981 Films Act 1981 Date of First Reading (Bill No. 22/81 p...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr39A-</link><title>Films Act - 39A Payment of fees, etc.</title><description>Payment of fees, etc. Except as otherwise provided in this Act or any other Act, all fees and other moneys collected under this Act or any subsidiary legislation made under this Ac...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20090526?ValidDate=20090526&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Films Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — approved warehouse means any warehouse approved by the Board for the purposes of sections 12 and 13; Board means...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20090526?ValidDate=20090526&amp;ProvIds=pr4A-</link><title>Films Act - 4A Advisory committees</title><description>Advisory committees The Minister may appoint one or more advisory committees to provide advice to the Board with regard to the performance of any of its functions in relation to an...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Films Act - 26 Powers of Committee of Appeal</title><description>Powers of Committee of Appeal On receipt of an appeal under section 24, the Committee of Appeal may make an order — dismissing the appeal and confirming the decision of the Board; ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20090526?ValidDate=20090526&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Films Act. It is not part of the Act. Act 22 of 1981 Films Act 1981 Date of First Reading (Bill No. 22/81 p...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20090526?ValidDate=20090526&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Films Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — approved warehouse means any warehouse approved by the Board for the purposes of sections 12 and 13; Board means...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20090526?ValidDate=20090526&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Films Act. It is not part of the Act. Act 22 of 1981 Films Act 1981 Date of First Reading (Bill No. 22/81 p...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr4A-</link><title>Films Act - 4A Advisory committees</title><description>Advisory committees The Minister may appoint one or more advisory committees to provide advice to the Board with regard to the performance of any of its functions in relation to an...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Films Act - 26 Powers of Committee of Appeal</title><description>Powers of Committee of Appeal On receipt of an appeal under section 24, the Committee of Appeal may make an order — dismissing the appeal and confirming the decision of the Board; ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr39A-</link><title>Films Act - 39A Payment of fees, etc.</title><description>Payment of fees, etc. All fees and other moneys collected under this Act or any subsidiary legislation made thereunder shall be paid to the Media Development Authority of Singapore...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Films Act . It is not part of this Act. Act 22 of 1981 Films Act 1981 Date of First Reading (Bill No. 22/81...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Films Act . It is not part of this Act. Act 22 of 1981 Films Act 1981 Date of First Reading (Bill No. 22/81...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20090526?ValidDate=20090526&amp;ProvIds=pr39A-</link><title>Films Act - 39A Payment of fees, etc.</title><description>Payment of fees, etc. All fees and other moneys collected under this Act or any subsidiary legislation made thereunder shall be paid to the Media Development Authority of Singapore...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Films Act - Long Title</title><description>An Act relating to the possession, importation, making, distribution and exhibition of films.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Films Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — approved warehouse means any warehouse approved by the Board for the purposes of sections 12 and 13; Board means...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Films Act - 3 Board of Film Censors and appointment of officers</title><description>Board of Film Censors and appointment of officers There shall be established a Board of Film Censors consisting of not less than 3 members including a Chairman, all of whom shall b...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Films Act - 4 Procedure of Board</title><description>Procedure of Board The Board may act notwithstanding any vacancy in its membership. The quorum at all meetings of the Board shall be 2 in addition to the Chairman. The Chairman sha...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Films Act - 5 Delegation of powers and duties by Board</title><description>Delegation of powers and duties by Board The Board may, in its discretion, delegate to any Censor, Deputy or Assistant Censor of Films, either generally or in a particular case, al...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Films Act - 6 Licence for carrying on business of importing, making, distributing or exhibiting films</title><description>Licence for carrying on business of importing, making, distributing or exhibiting films No person — shall carry on any business, whether or not the business is carried on for profi...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Films Act - 7 Application for licence</title><description>Application for licence An application for a licence shall be made to the Licensing Officer in such form as he may require. On receipt of an application under subsection (1), the L...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Films Act - 8 Security</title><description>Security The Licensing Officer may, before granting a licence, require the applicant to deposit such security as may be prescribed. On the revocation or suspension of a licence, th...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Films Act - 11 Revocation and suspension of licence</title><description>Revocation and suspension of licence The Licensing Officer may revoke or suspend a licence if he is satisfied that the licensee — has contravened any of the provisions of this Act ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Films Act - 12 Films made in Singapore to be deposited in approved warehouse</title><description>Films made in Singapore to be deposited in approved warehouse The owner of any film made in Singapore shall, within 7 days after the making of the film, deposit the film in a wareh...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Films Act - 13 Importation and removal of films from approved warehouse</title><description>Importation and removal of films from approved warehouse No film shall — on importation by sea, be removed from the vessel by which the film was imported or from any godown of a pr...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Films Act - 14 Submission of films for censorship</title><description>Submission of films for censorship Every film in the possession of any person shall be submitted to the Board without any alteration or excision for the purpose of censorship at th...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Films Act - 15 Prohibition and approval of films for exhibition</title><description>Prohibition and approval of films for exhibition After the submission of a film for the purpose of censorship, the Board may — approve the film for exhibition without alteration or...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Films Act - 16 Classification of films</title><description>Classification of films The Board may, when approving the exhibition of any film under section 15, classify the film in such manner as it may think fit and the Minister may approve...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Films Act - 17 Alterations and excisions of films by Board</title><description>Alterations and excisions of films by Board When alterations or excisions to a film are required by the Board, the alterations or excisions may be made by the Board or, with the co...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Films Act - 18 Retention of prohibited films by Board</title><description>Retention of prohibited films by Board Where the Board has prohibited the exhibition of any film or any part of any film, the Board may retain the film or any excised part of the f...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Films Act - 20 Interdiction of films approved by Board</title><description>Interdiction of films approved by Board A certificate shall cease to be valid on notice to that effect being given by the Board to the person who submitted the film for the purpose...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Films Act - 21 Penalty for possession, exhibition or distribution of uncensored films</title><description>Penalty for possession, exhibition or distribution of uncensored films Any person who — has in his possession; exhibits or distributes; or reproduces, any film without a valid cert...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Films Act - 23 Search for unauthorised films and arrest of persons</title><description>Search for unauthorised films and arrest of persons Whenever a Deputy or an Assistant Commissioner of Police or an Assistant Superintendent of Police is satisfied upon written info...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Films Act - 24 Appeals</title><description>Appeals Any owner of a film aggrieved by any act or decision of the Board may, within 30 days of the date on which he is notified thereof, and on payment of such fee as may be pres...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Films Act - 25 Committee of Appeal</title><description>Committee of Appeal For the purposes of this Act, there shall be a Committee of Appeal consisting of 15 members to be appointed by the Minister 10/98 A member of the Committee of A...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Films Act - 26 Powers of Committee of Appeal</title><description>Powers of Committee of Appeal The Committee of Appeal is empowered to make such order as it thinks fit in regard to — the approval for exhibition of any film which is the subject o...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Films Act - 28 Disposal of unclaimed films</title><description>Disposal of unclaimed films Any film which has been — deposited in any approved warehouse for 6 months and the owner thereof is unknown or has failed during that period to obtain t...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Films Act - 29 Offences involving dealings in obscene films</title><description>Offences involving dealings in obscene films Any person who makes or reproduces any obscene film (whether or not for the purposes of exhibition or distribution to any other person)...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Films Act - 30 Possession of obscene films</title><description>Possession of obscene films Any person who has in his possession any obscene film shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of not less than $500 fo...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Films Act - 31 Advertising obscene films</title><description>Advertising obscene films Any person who, for the purposes of distributing or exhibiting any obscene film to any other person, advertises the film by any means shall be guilty of a...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Films Act - 32 Offences involving children and young persons</title><description>Offences involving children and young persons Any person who causes or procures any child or young person or, having custody, charge or care of a child or young person, allows that...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Films Act - 33 Making, distribution and exhibition of party political films</title><description>Making, distribution and exhibition of party political films Any person who — imports any party political film; makes or reproduces any party political film; distributes, or has in...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Films Act - 34 Search and seizure of unlawful films</title><description>Search and seizure of unlawful films Any Deputy or Assistant Commissioner of Police, Assistant Superintendent of Police or any Censor, Deputy or Assistant Censor or Inspector of Fi...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Films Act - 35 Minister may prohibit possession or distribution of any film</title><description>Minister may prohibit possession or distribution of any film Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act if the Minister is of the opinion that the possession or distribution of any...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Films Act - 36 Protection from personal liability</title><description>Protection from personal liability No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person employed in the office of the Board or other person acting under the ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr37-</link><title>Films Act - 37 Protection of Board and Government from liability</title><description>Protection of Board and Government from liability Any film deposited in or delivered at any approved warehouse shall be stored therein at the risk and expense of the owner, and nei...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr38-</link><title>Films Act - 38 Officers to be public servants</title><description>Officers to be public servants All persons employed in the office of the Board and all members of the Committee of Appeal shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning o...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Films Act - 39 Court for trial of offence</title><description>Court for trial of offence Any offence under this Act may be tried by a District Court or a Magistrate’s Court and that Court shall, notwithstanding any other written law, have jur...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr40-</link><title>Films Act - 40 Exemptions</title><description>Exemptions This Act shall not apply to — any film sponsored by the Government; any film, not being an obscene film or a party political film or any feature, commercial, documentary...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr41-</link><title>Films Act - 41 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations for, or in respect of, every purpose which is considered necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Act and for the prescribing...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Films Act . It is not part of this Act. Act 22 of 1981 Films Act 1981 Date of First Reading (Bill No. 22/81...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20090526?ValidDate=20090526&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Films Act - Long Title</title><description>An Act relating to the possession, importation, making, distribution and exhibition of films.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Films Act - 1 Short title</title><description>Short title This Act may be cited as the Films Act .</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Films Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — approved warehouse means any warehouse approved by the Board for the purposes of sections 12 and 13; Board means...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19981215?ValidDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Films Act - 3 Board of Film Censors and appointment of officers</title><description>Board of Film Censors and appointment of officers There shall be established a Board of Film Censors consisting of not less than 3 members including a Chairman, all of whom shall b...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Films Act - 4 Procedure of Board</title><description>Procedure of Board The Board may act notwithstanding any vacancy in its membership. The quorum at all meetings of the Board shall be 2 in addition to the Chairman. The Chairman sha...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Films Act - 5 Delegation of powers and duties by Board</title><description>Delegation of powers and duties by Board The Board may, in its discretion, delegate to any Censor, Deputy or Assistant Censor of Films, either generally or in a particular case, al...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Films Act - 6 Licence for carrying on business of importing, making, distributing or exhibiting films</title><description>Licence for carrying on business of importing, making, distributing or exhibiting films No person — shall carry on any business, whether or not the business is carried on for profi...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19981215?ValidDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Films Act - 7 Application for licence</title><description>Application for licence An application for a licence shall be made to the Licensing Officer in such form as he may require. On receipt of an application under subsection (1), the L...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Films Act - 8 Security</title><description>Security The Licensing Officer may, before granting a licence, require the applicant to deposit such security as may be prescribed. On the revocation or suspension of a licence, th...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Films Act - 9 Licence fee</title><description>Licence fee Every licensee shall pay such licence fee as may be prescribed.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Films Act - 10 Period for which licence is in force</title><description>Period for which licence is in force A licence shall be in force for such period as the Licensing Officer may determine and may be renewed at the discretion of the Licensing Office...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Films Act - 11 Revocation and suspension of licence</title><description>Revocation and suspension of licence The Licensing Officer may revoke or suspend a licence if he is satisfied that the licensee — has contravened any of the provisions of this Act ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Films Act - 12 Films made in Singapore to be deposited in approved warehouse</title><description>Films made in Singapore to be deposited in approved warehouse The owner of any film made in Singapore shall, within 7 days after the making of the film, deposit the film in a wareh...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Films Act - 13 Importation and removal of films from approved warehouse</title><description>Importation and removal of films from approved warehouse No film shall — on importation by sea, be removed from the vessel by which the film was imported or from any godown of a pr...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Films Act - 14 Submission of films for censorship</title><description>Submission of films for censorship Every film in the possession of any person shall be submitted to the Board without any alteration or excision for the purpose of censorship at th...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Films Act - 15 Prohibition and approval of films for exhibition</title><description>Prohibition and approval of films for exhibition After the submission of a film for the purpose of censorship, the Board may — approve the film for exhibition without alteration or...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Films Act - 16 Classification of films</title><description>Classification of films The Board may, when approving the exhibition of any film under section 15, classify the film in such manner as it may think fit and the Minister may approve...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Films Act - 17 Alterations and excisions of films by Board</title><description>Alterations and excisions of films by Board When alterations or excisions to a film are required by the Board, the alterations or excisions may be made by the Board or, with the co...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Films Act - 18 Retention of prohibited films by Board</title><description>Retention of prohibited films by Board Where the Board has prohibited the exhibition of any film or any part of any film, the Board may retain the film or any excised part of the f...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19981215?ValidDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Films Act - 19 Duplicate film</title><description>Duplicate film If the owner of a film satisfies the Chairman that a duplicate of a film already approved for exhibition by the Board is deposited in an approved warehouse, the Chai...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Films Act - 20 Interdiction of films approved by Board</title><description>Interdiction of films approved by Board A certificate shall cease to be valid on notice to that effect being given by the Board to the person who submitted the film for the purpose...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Films Act - 21 Penalty for possession, exhibition or distribution of uncensored films</title><description>Penalty for possession, exhibition or distribution of uncensored films Any person who — has in his possession; exhibits or distributes; or reproduces, any film without a valid cert...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Films Act - 22 Advertisement of films for exhibition prohibited unless approved by Board</title><description>Advertisement of films for exhibition prohibited unless approved by Board No person shall advertise or cause to be advertised the exhibition or distribution of any film unless the ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Films Act - 23 Search for unauthorised films and arrest of persons</title><description>Search for unauthorised films and arrest of persons Whenever a Deputy or an Assistant Commissioner of Police or an Assistant Superintendent of Police is satisfied upon written info...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Films Act - 24 Appeals</title><description>Appeals Any owner of a film aggrieved by any act or decision of the Board may, within 30 days of the date on which he is notified thereof, and on payment of such fee as may be pres...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Films Act - 25 Committee of Appeal</title><description>Committee of Appeal For the purposes of this Act, there shall be a Committee of Appeal consisting of 15 members to be appointed by the Minister 10/98 A member of the Committee of A...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Films Act - 26 Powers of Committee of Appeal</title><description>Powers of Committee of Appeal The Committee of Appeal is empowered to make such order as it thinks fit in regard to — the approval for exhibition of any film which is the subject o...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19981215?ValidDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Films Act - 27 Minister may order Committee of Appeal to inspect any film</title><description>Minister may order Committee of Appeal to inspect any film The Minister may, whenever he thinks it necessary or desirable, order the Committee of Appeal to cause to be exhibited be...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Films Act - 28 Disposal of unclaimed films</title><description>Disposal of unclaimed films Any film which has been — deposited in any approved warehouse for 6 months and the owner thereof is unknown or has failed during that period to obtain t...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Films Act - 29 Offences involving dealings in obscene films</title><description>Offences involving dealings in obscene films Any person who makes or reproduces any obscene film (whether or not for the purposes of exhibition or distribution to any other person)...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19981215?ValidDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Films Act - 30 Possession of obscene films</title><description>Possession of obscene films Any person who has in his possession any obscene film shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of not less than $500 fo...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19981215?ValidDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Films Act - 31 Advertising obscene films</title><description>Advertising obscene films Any person who, for the purposes of distributing or exhibiting any obscene film to any other person, advertises the film by any means shall be guilty of a...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Films Act - 32 Offences involving children and young persons</title><description>Offences involving children and young persons Any person who causes or procures any child or young person or, having custody, charge or care of a child or young person, allows that...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Films Act - 33 Making, distribution and exhibition of party political films</title><description>Making, distribution and exhibition of party political films Any person who — imports any party political film; makes or reproduces any party political film; distributes, or has in...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Films Act - 34 Search and seizure of unlawful films</title><description>Search and seizure of unlawful films Any Deputy or Assistant Commissioner of Police, Assistant Superintendent of Police or any Censor, Deputy or Assistant Censor or Inspector of Fi...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Films Act - 35 Minister may prohibit possession or distribution of any film</title><description>Minister may prohibit possession or distribution of any film Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act if the Minister is of the opinion that the possession or distribution of any...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Films Act - 36 Protection from personal liability</title><description>Protection from personal liability No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person employed in the office of the Board or other person acting under the ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr37-</link><title>Films Act - 37 Protection of Board and Government from liability</title><description>Protection of Board and Government from liability Any film deposited in or delivered at any approved warehouse shall be stored therein at the risk and expense of the owner, and nei...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr38-</link><title>Films Act - 38 Officers to be public servants</title><description>Officers to be public servants All persons employed in the office of the Board and all members of the Committee of Appeal shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning o...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19981215?ValidDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Films Act - 39 Court for trial of offence</title><description>Court for trial of offence Any offence under this Act may be tried by a District Court or a Magistrate’s Court and that Court shall, notwithstanding any other written law, have jur...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19981215?ValidDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr40-</link><title>Films Act - 40 Exemptions</title><description>Exemptions This Act shall not apply to — any film sponsored by the Government; any film, not being an obscene film or a party political film or any feature, commercial, documentary...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19981215?ValidDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr41-</link><title>Films Act - 41 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations for, or in respect of, every purpose which is considered necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Act and for the prescribing...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19981215?ValidDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Films Act . It is not part of this Act. Act 22 of 1981 Films Act 1981 Date of First Reading (Bill No. 22/81...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19981215?ValidDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Films Act . It is not part of this Act. Act 22 of 1981 Films Act 1981 Date of First Reading (Bill No. 22/81...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Films Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — approved warehouse means any warehouse approved by the Board for the purposes of sections 12 and 13; Board means...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20030101?ValidDate=20030101&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Films Act - 26 Powers of Committee of Appeal</title><description>Powers of Committee of Appeal The Committee of Appeal is empowered to make such order as it thinks fit in regard to — the approval for exhibition of any film which is the subject o...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Films Act - Long Title</title><description>An Act relating to the possession, importation, making, distribution and exhibition of films.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Films Act - 3 Board of Film Censors and appointment of officers</title><description>Board of Film Censors and appointment of officers There shall be established a Board of Film Censors consisting of not less than 3 members including a Chairman, all of whom shall b...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Films Act - 4 Procedure of Board</title><description>Procedure of Board The Board may act notwithstanding any vacancy in its membership. The quorum at all meetings of the Board shall be 2 in addition to the Chairman. The Chairman sha...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Films Act - 5 Delegation of powers and duties by Board</title><description>Delegation of powers and duties by Board The Board may, in its discretion, delegate to any Censor, Deputy or Assistant Censor of Films, either generally or in a particular case, al...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Films Act - 6 Licence for carrying on business of importing, making, distributing or exhibiting films</title><description>Licence for carrying on business of importing, making, distributing or exhibiting films No person — shall carry on any business, whether or not the business is carried on for profi...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Films Act - 7 Application for licence</title><description>Application for licence An application for a licence shall be made to the Licensing Officer in such form as he may require. On receipt of an application under subsection (1), the L...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Films Act - 8 Security</title><description>Security The Licensing Officer may, before granting a licence, require the applicant to deposit such security as may be prescribed. On the revocation or suspension of a licence, th...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Films Act - 10 Period for which licence is in force</title><description>Period for which licence is in force A licence shall be in force for such period as the Licensing Officer may determine and may be renewed at the discretion of the Licensing Office...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Films Act - 11 Revocation and suspension of licence</title><description>Revocation and suspension of licence The Licensing Officer may revoke or suspend a licence if he is satisfied that the licensee — has contravened any of the provisions of this Act ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Films Act - 12 Films made in Singapore to be deposited in approved warehouse</title><description>Films made in Singapore to be deposited in approved warehouse The owner of any film made in Singapore shall, within 7 days after the making of the film, deposit the film in a wareh...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Films Act - 13 Importation and removal of films from approved warehouse</title><description>Importation and removal of films from approved warehouse No film shall — on importation by sea, be removed from the vessel by which the film was imported or from any godown of a pr...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Films Act - 14 Submission of films for censorship</title><description>Submission of films for censorship Every film in the possession of any person shall be submitted to the Board without any alteration or excision for the purpose of censorship at th...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Films Act - 15 Prohibition and approval of films for exhibition</title><description>Prohibition and approval of films for exhibition After the submission of a film for the purpose of censorship, the Board may — approve the film for exhibition without alteration or...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Films Act - 16 Classification of films</title><description>Classification of films The Board may, when approving the exhibition of any film under section 15, classify the film in such manner as it may think fit and the Minister may approve...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Films Act - 17 Alterations and excisions of films by Board</title><description>Alterations and excisions of films by Board When alterations or excisions to a film are required by the Board, the alterations or excisions may be made by the Board or, with the co...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Films Act - 18 Retention of prohibited films by Board</title><description>Retention of prohibited films by Board Where the Board has prohibited the exhibition of any film or any part of any film, the Board may retain the film or any excised part of the f...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Films Act - 19 Duplicate film</title><description>Duplicate film If the owner of a film satisfies the Chairman that a duplicate of a film already approved for exhibition by the Board is deposited in an approved warehouse, the Chai...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Films Act - 20 Interdiction of films approved by Board</title><description>Interdiction of films approved by Board A certificate shall cease to be valid on notice to that effect being given by the Board to the person who submitted the film for the purpose...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Films Act - 21 Penalty for possession, exhibition or distribution of uncensored films</title><description>Penalty for possession, exhibition or distribution of uncensored films Any person who — has in his possession; exhibits or distributes; or reproduces, any film without a valid cert...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Films Act - 22 Advertisement of films for exhibition prohibited unless approved by Board</title><description>Advertisement of films for exhibition prohibited unless approved by Board No person shall advertise or cause to be advertised the exhibition or distribution of any film unless the ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Films Act - 23 Search for unauthorised films and arrest of persons</title><description>Search for unauthorised films and arrest of persons Whenever a Deputy or an Assistant Commissioner of Police or an Assistant Superintendent of Police is satisfied upon written info...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Films Act - 24 Appeals</title><description>Appeals Any owner of a film aggrieved by any act or decision of the Board may, within 30 days of the date on which he is notified thereof, and on payment of such fee as may be pres...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Films Act - 25 Committee of Appeal</title><description>Committee of Appeal For the purposes of this Act, there shall be a Committee of Appeal consisting of 15 members to be appointed by the Minister 10/98 A member of the Committee of A...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Films Act - 27 Minister may order Committee of Appeal to inspect any film</title><description>Minister may order Committee of Appeal to inspect any film The Minister may, whenever he thinks it necessary or desirable, order the Committee of Appeal to cause to be exhibited be...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Films Act - 28 Disposal of unclaimed films</title><description>Disposal of unclaimed films Any film which has been — deposited in any approved warehouse for 6 months and the owner thereof is unknown or has failed during that period to obtain t...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Films Act - 29 Offences involving dealings in obscene films</title><description>Offences involving dealings in obscene films Any person who makes or reproduces any obscene film (whether or not for the purposes of exhibition or distribution to any other person)...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Films Act - 30 Possession of obscene films</title><description>Possession of obscene films Any person who has in his possession any obscene film shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of not less than $500 fo...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Films Act - 31 Advertising obscene films</title><description>Advertising obscene films Any person who, for the purposes of distributing or exhibiting any obscene film to any other person, advertises the film by any means shall be guilty of a...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Films Act - 32 Offences involving children and young persons</title><description>Offences involving children and young persons Any person who causes or procures any child or young person or, having custody, charge or care of a child or young person, allows that...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Films Act - 34 Search and seizure of unlawful films</title><description>Search and seizure of unlawful films Any Deputy or Assistant Commissioner of Police, Assistant Superintendent of Police or any Censor, Deputy or Assistant Censor or Inspector of Fi...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Films Act - 35 Minister may prohibit possession or distribution of any film</title><description>Minister may prohibit possession or distribution of any film Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act if the Minister is of the opinion that the possession or distribution of any...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Films Act - 36 Protection from personal liability</title><description>Protection from personal liability No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person employed in the office of the Board or other person acting under the ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr37-</link><title>Films Act - 37 Protection of Board and Government from liability</title><description>Protection of Board and Government from liability Any film deposited in or delivered at any approved warehouse shall be stored therein at the risk and expense of the owner, and nei...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr38-</link><title>Films Act - 38 Officers to be public servants</title><description>Officers to be public servants All persons employed in the office of the Board and all members of the Committee of Appeal shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning o...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr40-</link><title>Films Act - 40 Exemptions</title><description>Exemptions This Act shall not apply to — any film sponsored by the Government; any film, not being an obscene film or a party political film or any feature, commercial, documentary...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20161001?ValidDate=20161001&amp;ProvIds=pr41-</link><title>Films Act - 41 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations for, or in respect of, every purpose which is considered necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Act and for the prescribing...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Films Act - Long Title</title><description>An Act relating to the possession, importation, making, distribution and exhibition of films.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Films Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — approved warehouse means any warehouse approved by the Board for the purposes of sections 12 and 13; Board means...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Films Act - 3 Board of Film Censors and appointment of officers</title><description>Board of Film Censors and appointment of officers There shall be established a Board of Film Censors consisting of not less than 3 members including a Chairman, all of whom shall b...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Films Act - 4 Procedure of Board</title><description>Procedure of Board The Board may act notwithstanding any vacancy in its membership. The quorum at all meetings of the Board shall be 2 in addition to the Chairman. The Chairman sha...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Films Act - 5 Delegation of powers and duties by Board</title><description>Delegation of powers and duties by Board The Board may, in its discretion, delegate to any Censor, Deputy or Assistant Censor of Films, either generally or in a particular case, al...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Films Act - 6 Licence for carrying on business of importing, making, distributing or exhibiting films</title><description>Licence for carrying on business of importing, making, distributing or exhibiting films No person — shall carry on any business, whether or not the business is carried on for profi...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Films Act - 7 Application for licence</title><description>Application for licence An application for a licence shall be made to the Licensing Officer in such form as he may require. On receipt of an application under subsection (1), the L...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Films Act - 8 Security</title><description>Security The Licensing Officer may, before granting a licence, require the applicant to deposit such security as may be prescribed. On the revocation or suspension of a licence, th...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Films Act - 11 Revocation and suspension of licence</title><description>Revocation and suspension of licence The Licensing Officer may revoke or suspend a licence if he is satisfied that the licensee — has contravened any of the provisions of this Act ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Films Act - 12 Films made in Singapore to be deposited in approved warehouse</title><description>Films made in Singapore to be deposited in approved warehouse The owner of any film made in Singapore shall, within 7 days after the making of the film, deposit the film in a wareh...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Films Act - 13 Importation and removal of films from approved warehouse</title><description>Importation and removal of films from approved warehouse No film shall — on importation by sea, be removed from the vessel by which the film was imported or from any godown of a pr...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Films Act - 14 Submission of films for censorship</title><description>Submission of films for censorship Every film in the possession of any person shall be submitted to the Board without any alteration or excision for the purpose of censorship at th...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Films Act - 15 Prohibition and approval of films for exhibition</title><description>Prohibition and approval of films for exhibition After the submission of a film for the purpose of censorship, the Board may — approve the film for exhibition without alteration or...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Films Act - 16 Classification of films</title><description>Classification of films The Board may, when approving the exhibition of any film under section 15, classify the film in such manner as it may think fit and the Minister may approve...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Films Act - 17 Alterations and excisions of films by Board</title><description>Alterations and excisions of films by Board When alterations or excisions to a film are required by the Board, the alterations or excisions may be made by the Board or, with the co...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Films Act - 18 Retention of prohibited films by Board</title><description>Retention of prohibited films by Board Where the Board has prohibited the exhibition of any film or any part of any film, the Board may retain the film or any excised part of the f...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Films Act - 20 Interdiction of films approved by Board</title><description>Interdiction of films approved by Board A certificate shall cease to be valid on notice to that effect being given by the Board to the person who submitted the film for the purpose...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Films Act - 21 Penalty for possession, exhibition or distribution of uncensored films</title><description>Penalty for possession, exhibition or distribution of uncensored films Any person who — has in his possession; exhibits or distributes; or reproduces, any film without a valid cert...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Films Act - 23 Search for unauthorised films and arrest of persons</title><description>Search for unauthorised films and arrest of persons Whenever a Deputy or an Assistant Commissioner of Police or an Assistant Superintendent of Police is satisfied upon written info...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Films Act - 24 Appeals</title><description>Appeals Any owner of a film aggrieved by any act or decision of the Board may, within 30 days of the date on which he is notified thereof, and on payment of such fee as may be pres...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Films Act - 25 Committee of Appeal</title><description>Committee of Appeal For the purposes of this Act, there shall be a Committee of Appeal consisting of 15 members to be appointed by the Minister 10/98 A member of the Committee of A...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Films Act - 26 Powers of Committee of Appeal</title><description>Powers of Committee of Appeal The Committee of Appeal is empowered to make such order as it thinks fit in regard to — the approval for exhibition of any film which is the subject o...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Films Act - 28 Disposal of unclaimed films</title><description>Disposal of unclaimed films Any film which has been — deposited in any approved warehouse for 6 months and the owner thereof is unknown or has failed during that period to obtain t...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Films Act - 29 Offences involving dealings in obscene films</title><description>Offences involving dealings in obscene films Any person who makes or reproduces any obscene film (whether or not for the purposes of exhibition or distribution to any other person)...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Films Act - 30 Possession of obscene films</title><description>Possession of obscene films Any person who has in his possession any obscene film shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of not less than $500 fo...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Films Act - 31 Advertising obscene films</title><description>Advertising obscene films Any person who, for the purposes of distributing or exhibiting any obscene film to any other person, advertises the film by any means shall be guilty of a...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Films Act - 32 Offences involving children and young persons</title><description>Offences involving children and young persons Any person who causes or procures any child or young person or, having custody, charge or care of a child or young person, allows that...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Films Act - 33 Making, distribution and exhibition of party political films</title><description>Making, distribution and exhibition of party political films Any person who — imports any party political film; makes or reproduces any party political film; distributes, or has in...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Films Act - 34 Search and seizure of unlawful films</title><description>Search and seizure of unlawful films Any Deputy or Assistant Commissioner of Police, Assistant Superintendent of Police or any Censor, Deputy or Assistant Censor or Inspector of Fi...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Films Act - 35 Minister may prohibit possession or distribution of any film</title><description>Minister may prohibit possession or distribution of any film Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act if the Minister is of the opinion that the possession or distribution of any...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Films Act - 36 Protection from personal liability</title><description>Protection from personal liability No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person employed in the office of the Board or other person acting under the ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr37-</link><title>Films Act - 37 Protection of Board and Government from liability</title><description>Protection of Board and Government from liability Any film deposited in or delivered at any approved warehouse shall be stored therein at the risk and expense of the owner, and nei...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr38-</link><title>Films Act - 38 Officers to be public servants</title><description>Officers to be public servants All persons employed in the office of the Board and all members of the Committee of Appeal shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning o...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Films Act - 39 Court for trial of offence</title><description>Court for trial of offence Any offence under this Act may be tried by a District Court or a Magistrate’s Court and that Court shall, notwithstanding any other written law, have jur...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr40-</link><title>Films Act - 40 Exemptions</title><description>Exemptions This Act shall not apply to — any film sponsored by the Government; any film, not being an obscene film or a party political film or any feature, commercial, documentary...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr41-</link><title>Films Act - 41 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations for, or in respect of, every purpose which is considered necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Act and for the prescribing...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Films Act . It is not part of this Act. Act 22 of 1981 Films Act 1981 Date of First Reading (Bill No. 22/81...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Films Act - 1 Short title</title><description>Short title This Act may be cited as the Films Act .</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Films Act - 9 Licence fee</title><description>Licence fee Every licensee shall pay such licence fee as may be prescribed.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Films Act - 33 Making, distribution and exhibition of party political films</title><description>Making, distribution and exhibition of party political films Any person who — imports any party political film; makes or reproduces any party political film; distributes, or has in...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/20200701?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Films Act - 39 Court for trial of offence</title><description>Court for trial of offence Any offence under this Act may be tried by a District Court or a Magistrate’s Court and that Court shall, notwithstanding any other written law, have jur...</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Films Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — approved warehouse means any warehouse approved by the Board for the purposes of sections 12 and 13; Board means...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Films Act - 6 Licence for carrying on any business of importing, making, distributing or exhibiting films</title><description>Licence for carrying on any business of importing, making, distributing or exhibiting films No person — shall carry on any business, whether or not the business is carried on for p...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Films Act - 14 Submission of films for censorship</title><description>Submission of films for censorship Every film in the possession of any person shall be submitted to the Board without any alteration or excision for the purpose of censorship at th...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Films Act - 16 Classification of films</title><description>Classification of films The Board may, when approving the exhibition of any film under section 15, classify the film in such manner as it may think fit and the Minister may approve...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Films Act - 21 Penalty for possession, exhibition or distribution of uncensored films</title><description>Penalty for possession, exhibition or distribution of uncensored films Any person who — has in his possession; exhibits or distributes ; or reproduces, 10/98 wef 01/04/1998 any fil...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Films Act - 23 Search for unauthorised films and arrest of persons concerned</title><description>Search for unauthorised films and arrest of persons concerned Whenever a Deputy or Assistant Commissioner of Police or an Assistant Superintendent of Police is satisfied upon writt...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Films Act - 25 Committee of Appeal</title><description>Committee of Appeal For the purposes of this Act there shall be a Committee of Appeal consisting of 15 members to be appointed by the Minister. A member of the Committee of Appeal ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Films Act - 28 Disposal of unclaimed films</title><description>Disposal of unclaimed films Any film which has been deposited in any approved warehouse for 6 months and the owner thereof is unknown or has failed during that period to obtain the...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Films Act - 29 Offences involving dealings in obscene films</title><description>Offences involving dealings in obscene films Any person who makes or reproduces any obscene film (whether or not for the purposes of exhibition or distribution to any other person)...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr29A-</link><title>Films Act - 29A Possession of obscene films</title><description>Possession of obscene films Any person who has in his possession any obscene film shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of not less than $500 fo...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr29B-</link><title>Films Act - 29B Advertising obscene films</title><description>Advertising obscene films Any person who, for the purposes of distributing or exhibiting any obscene film to any other person, advertises the film by any means shall be guilty of a...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr29C-</link><title>Films Act - 29C Aggravated offences involving children and young persons</title><description>Aggravated offences involving children and young persons Any person who causes or procures any child or young person or, having custody, charge or care of a child or young person, ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr29D-</link><title>Films Act - 29D Making, distribution and exhibition of party political films</title><description>Making, distribution and exhibition of party political films Any person who — imports any party political film; makes or reproduces any party political film; distributes, or has in...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr29E-</link><title>Films Act - 29E Search and seizure of unlawful films</title><description>Search and seizure of unlawful films Any Deputy or Assistant Commissioner of Police, Assistant Superintendent of Police or any Censor, Deputy or Assistant Censor or Inspector of Fi...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Films Act - 35 Exemptions</title><description>Exemptions This Act shall not apply to — any film sponsored by the Government; any film, not being an obscene film or a party political film or any feature, commercial, documentary...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Films Act . It is not part of this Act. Act 22 of 1981 Films Act 1981 Date of First Reading (Bill No. 22/81...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Films Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — approved warehouse means any warehouse approved by the Board for the purposes of sections 12 and 13; Board means...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Films Act - 6 Licence for carrying on any business of importing, making, distributing or exhibiting films</title><description>Licence for carrying on any business of importing, making, distributing or exhibiting films No person — shall carry on any business, whether or not the business is carried on for p...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Films Act - 14 Submission of films for censorship</title><description>Submission of films for censorship Every film in the possession of any person shall be submitted to the Board without any alteration or excision for the purpose of censorship at th...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Films Act - 16 Classification of films</title><description>Classification of films The Board may, when approving the exhibition of any film under section 15, classify the film in such manner as it may think fit and the Minister may approve...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Films Act - 21 Penalty for possession, exhibition or distribution of uncensored films</title><description>Penalty for possession, exhibition or distribution of uncensored films Any person who — has in his possession; exhibits or distributes ; or reproduces, 10/98 wef 01/04/1998 any fil...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Films Act - 23 Search for unauthorised films and arrest of persons concerned</title><description>Search for unauthorised films and arrest of persons concerned Whenever a Deputy or Assistant Commissioner of Police or an Assistant Superintendent of Police is satisfied upon writt...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Films Act - 25 Committee of Appeal</title><description>Committee of Appeal For the purposes of this Act there shall be a Committee of Appeal consisting of 15 members to be appointed by the Minister. A member of the Committee of Appeal ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Films Act - 28 Disposal of unclaimed films</title><description>Disposal of unclaimed films Any film which has been deposited in any approved warehouse for 6 months and the owner thereof is unknown or has failed during that period to obtain the...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Films Act - 29 Offences involving dealings in obscene films</title><description>Offences involving dealings in obscene films Any person who makes or reproduces any obscene film (whether or not for the purposes of exhibition or distribution to any other person)...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr29A-</link><title>Films Act - 29A Possession of obscene films</title><description>Possession of obscene films Any person who has in his possession any obscene film shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of not less than $500 fo...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr29B-</link><title>Films Act - 29B Advertising obscene films</title><description>Advertising obscene films Any person who, for the purposes of distributing or exhibiting any obscene film to any other person, advertises the film by any means shall be guilty of a...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr29C-</link><title>Films Act - 29C Aggravated offences involving children and young persons</title><description>Aggravated offences involving children and young persons Any person who causes or procures any child or young person or, having custody, charge or care of a child or young person, ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr29D-</link><title>Films Act - 29D Making, distribution and exhibition of party political films</title><description>Making, distribution and exhibition of party political films Any person who — imports any party political film; makes or reproduces any party political film; distributes, or has in...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr29E-</link><title>Films Act - 29E Search and seizure of unlawful films</title><description>Search and seizure of unlawful films Any Deputy or Assistant Commissioner of Police, Assistant Superintendent of Police or any Censor, Deputy or Assistant Censor or Inspector of Fi...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Films Act - 35 Exemptions</title><description>Exemptions This Act shall not apply to — any film sponsored by the Government; any film, not being an obscene film or a party political film or any feature, commercial, documentary...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Films Act . It is not part of this Act. Act 22 of 1981 Films Act 1981 Date of First Reading (Bill No. 22/81...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Films Act - 13 Importation of films and removal of films from approved warehouse</title><description>Importation of films and removal of films from approved warehouse No film shall, on importation by sea, be removed from the vessel by which the film was imported or from any godown...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 1997 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Films Act. It is not part of this Act. Act 22 of 1981 Films Act 1981 Date of First Reading (Bill No. 22/81 ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 1997 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Films Act. It is not part of this Act. Act 22 of 1981 Films Act 1981 Date of First Reading (Bill No. 22/81 ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 1997 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Films Act - 13 Importation of films and removal of films from approved warehouse</title><description>Importation of films and removal of films from approved warehouse No film shall, on importation by sea, be removed from the vessel by which the film was imported or from any godown...</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 1997 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Films Act - 1 Short title</title><description>Short title This Act may be cited as the Films Act .</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Films Act - 9 Licence fee</title><description>Licence fee Every licensee shall pay such licence fee as may be prescribed.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Films Act - 10 Period for which licence is in force</title><description>Period for which licence is in force A licence shall be in force for such period as the Licensing Officer may determine and may be renewed at the discretion of the Licensing Offic...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Films Act - 19 Duplicate film</title><description>Duplicate film If the owner of a film satisfies the Chairman that a duplicate of a film already approved for exhibition by the Board is deposited in an approved warehouse, the Cha...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Films Act - 22 Advertisement of films for exhibition prohibited unless approved by Board</title><description>Advertisement of films for exhibition prohibited unless approved by Board No person shall advertise or cause to be advertised the exhibition or distribution of any film unless the...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Films Act - 27 Minister may order Committee of Appeal to inspect any film</title><description>Minister may order Committee of Appeal to inspect any film The Minister may, whenever he thinks it necessary or desirable, order the Committee of Appeal to cause to be exhibited b...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Films Act - Long Title</title><description>An Act relating to the possession, distribution and exhibition of films.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Films Act - 1 Short title</title><description>Short title This Act may be cited as the Films Act .</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Films Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — approved warehouse means any warehouse approved by the Board for the purposes of sections 12 and 13; Board mean...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19870330?ValidDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Films Act - 3 Board and appointment of officers</title><description>Board and appointment of officers There shall be established a Board of Film Censors consisting of not less than 3 members including a Chairman, all of whom shall be Censors of Fi...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19870330?ValidDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Films Act - 4 Procedure of Board</title><description>Procedure of Board The Board may act notwithstanding any vacancy in its membership. The quorum at all meetings of the Board shall be two in addition to the Chairman. The Chairman ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19870330?ValidDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Films Act - 5 Delegation of powers and duties by Board</title><description>Delegation of powers and duties by Board The Board may in its discretion delegate to any Censor, Deputy or Assistant Censor of Films, either generally or in a particular case, all...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Films Act - 6 Licence for carrying on any business of importing, making, distributing or exhibiting films</title><description>Licence for carrying on any business of importing, making, distributing or exhibiting films No person — shall carry on any business, whether or not the business is carried on for ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Films Act - 7 Application for licence</title><description>Application for licence An application for a licence shall be made to the Licensing Officer in such form as he may require. On receipt of an application under subsection (1), the ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Films Act - 8 Security</title><description>Security The Licensing Officer may, before granting a licence, require the applicant to give such security as may be prescribed. Any sum deposited under this section may be forfei...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Films Act - 9 Licence fee</title><description>Licence fee Every licensee shall pay such licence fee as may be prescribed.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Films Act - 10 Period for which licence is in force</title><description>Period for which licence is in force A licence shall be in force for such period as the Licensing Officer may determine and may be renewed at the discretion of the Licensing Offic...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Films Act - 11 Revocation and suspension of a licence</title><description>Revocation and suspension of a licence The Licensing Officer may revoke or suspend a licence if he is satisfied that the licensee — has contravened any of the provisions of this A...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Films Act - 12 Films made in Singapore to be deposited in approved warehouse</title><description>Films made in Singapore to be deposited in approved warehouse The owner of any film made in Singapore shall within 7 days after the making of the film deposit the film in a wareho...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19870330?ValidDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Films Act - 13 Importation of films and removal of films from approved warehouse</title><description>Importation of films and removal of films from approved warehouse No film shall, on importation by sea, be removed from the vessel by which the film was imported or from any Port ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19870330?ValidDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Films Act - 14 Submission of films for censorship</title><description>Submission of films for censorship Every film in the possession of any person shall be submitted to the Board without any alteration or excision for the purpose of censorship at t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Films Act - 15 Prohibition and approval of films for exhibition</title><description>Prohibition and approval of films for exhibition After the submission of a film for the purpose of censorship the Board may — approve the film for exhibition without alteration or...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19870330?ValidDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Films Act - 16 Classification of films</title><description>Classification of films The Board may, when approving the exhibition of any film under section 15, classify the film in such manner as it may think fit and the Minister may approv...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Films Act - 17 Alterations and excisions of films by Board</title><description>Alterations and excisions of films by Board When alterations or excisions to a film are required by the Board, the alterations or excisions may be made by the Board or, with the c...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Films Act - 18 Retention of prohibited films by Board</title><description>Retention of prohibited films by Board Where the Board has prohibited the exhibition of any film or any part of any film, it may retain the film or any excised part of the film un...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Films Act - 19 Duplicate film</title><description>Duplicate film If the owner of a film satisfies the Chairman that a duplicate of a film already approved for exhibition by the Board is deposited in an approved warehouse, the Cha...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Films Act - 20 Interdiction of films approved by Board</title><description>Interdiction of films approved by Board A certificate shall cease to be valid on notice to that effect being given by the Board to the person who submitted the film for the purpos...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19870330?ValidDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Films Act - 21 Penalty for possession, exhibition or distribution of uncensored films</title><description>Penalty for possession, exhibition or distribution of uncensored films Any person who — has in his possession; or exhibits or distributes , any film without a valid certificate ap...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Films Act - 22 Advertisement of films for exhibition prohibited unless approved by Board</title><description>Advertisement of films for exhibition prohibited unless approved by Board No person shall advertise or cause to be advertised the exhibition or distribution of any film unless the...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19870330?ValidDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Films Act - 23 Search for unauthorised films and arrest of persons concerned</title><description>Search for unauthorised films and arrest of persons concerned Whenever a Deputy or Assistant Commissioner of Police is satisfied upon written information and after any further inq...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Films Act - 24 Appeals</title><description>Appeals Any owner of a film aggrieved by any act or decision of the Board may, within 30 days of the date on which he is notified thereof, and on payment of such fee as may be pre...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19870330?ValidDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Films Act - 25 Committee of Appeal</title><description>Committee of Appeal For the purposes of this Act there shall be a Committee of Appeal consisting of 9 members to be appointed by the Minister. A member of the Committee of Appeal ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Films Act - 26 Powers of Committee of Appeal</title><description>Powers of Committee of Appeal The Committee of Appeal is hereby empowered to make such order as it thinks fit in regard to — the approval for exhibition of any film which is the s...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Films Act - 27 Minister may order Committee of Appeal to inspect any film</title><description>Minister may order Committee of Appeal to inspect any film The Minister may, whenever he thinks it necessary or desirable, order the Committee of Appeal to cause to be exhibited b...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19870330?ValidDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Films Act - 28 Disposal of unclaimed films</title><description>Disposal of unclaimed films Any film which has been deposited in any approved warehouse for two years and the owner thereof is unknown or has failed during that period to obtain t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19870330?ValidDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Films Act - 29 Penalty for possession, distribution or exhibition of obscene or lewd film</title><description>Penalty for possession, distribution or exhibition of obscene or lewd film Any person who — has in his possession; or exhibits or distributes, any obscene or lewd films shall be g...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Films Act - 30 Minister may prohibit the possession or distribution of any film</title><description>Minister may prohibit the possession or distribution of any film Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act if the Minister is of the opinion that the possession or distribution o...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Films Act - 31 Protection from personal liability</title><description>Protection from personal liability No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person employed in the office of the Board or other person acting under the...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Films Act - 32 Protection of Board and Government from liability</title><description>Protection of Board and Government from liability Any film deposited in or delivered at any approved warehouse shall be stored therein at the risk and expense of the owner, and ne...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Films Act - 33 Officers to be public servants</title><description>Officers to be public servants All persons employed in the office of the Board and all members of the Committee of Appeal shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Films Act - 34 Court for trial of offence</title><description>Court for trial of offence Any offence under this Act may be tried by a District or Magistrate’s Court and that Court shall, notwithstanding any other written law, have jurisdicti...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19870330?ValidDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Films Act - 35 Exemptions</title><description>Exemptions This Act shall not apply to — any film sponsored by the Government; any film, not being obscene or lewd or any feature, commercial, documentary or overseas television s...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Films Act - 36 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations for, or in respect of, every purpose which is considered necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Act and for the prescribin...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19870330?ValidDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Films Act . It is not part of this Act. Act 22 of 1981 Films Act 1981 Date of First Reading (Bill No. 22/8...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Films Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — approved warehouse means any warehouse approved by the Board for the purposes of sections 12 and 13; Board mean...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Films Act - 6 Licence for carrying on any business of importing, making, distributing or exhibiting films</title><description>Licence for carrying on any business of importing, making, distributing or exhibiting films No person — shall carry on any business, whether or not the business is carried on for ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Films Act - 14 Submission of films for censorship</title><description>Submission of films for censorship Every film in the possession of any person shall be submitted to the Board without any alteration or excision for the purpose of censorship at t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Films Act - 16 Classification of films</title><description>Classification of films The Board may, when approving the exhibition of any film under section 15, classify the film in such manner as it may think fit and the Minister may approv...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Films Act - 21 Penalty for possession, exhibition or distribution of uncensored films</title><description>Penalty for possession, exhibition or distribution of uncensored films Any person who — has in his possession; or exhibits or distributes , any film without a valid certificate ap...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Films Act - 23 Search for unauthorised films and arrest of persons concerned</title><description>Search for unauthorised films and arrest of persons concerned Whenever a Deputy or Assistant Commissioner of Police is satisfied upon written information and after any further inq...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Films Act - 25 Committee of Appeal</title><description>Committee of Appeal For the purposes of this Act there shall be a Committee of Appeal consisting of 9 members to be appointed by the Minister. A member of the Committee of Appeal ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Films Act - 28 Disposal of unclaimed films</title><description>Disposal of unclaimed films Any film which has been deposited in any approved warehouse for two years and the owner thereof is unknown or has failed during that period to obtain t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Films Act - 29 Penalty for possession, distribution or exhibition of obscene or lewd film</title><description>Penalty for possession, distribution or exhibition of obscene or lewd film Any person who — has in his possession; or exhibits or distributes, any obscene or lewd films shall be g...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19971001?ValidDate=19971001&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Films Act - 35 Exemptions</title><description>Exemptions This Act shall not apply to — any film sponsored by the Government; any film, not being obscene or lewd or any feature, commercial, documentary or overseas television s...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Films Act - Long Title</title><description>An Act relating to the possession, distribution and exhibition of films.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Films Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — approved warehouse means any warehouse approved by the Board for the purposes of sections 12 and 13; Board mean...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Films Act - 3 Board and appointment of officers</title><description>Board and appointment of officers There shall be established a Board of Film Censors consisting of not less than 3 members including a Chairman, all of whom shall be Censors of Fi...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Films Act - 4 Procedure of Board</title><description>Procedure of Board The Board may act notwithstanding any vacancy in its membership. The quorum at all meetings of the Board shall be two in addition to the Chairman. The Chairman ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Films Act - 5 Delegation of powers and duties by Board</title><description>Delegation of powers and duties by Board The Board may in its discretion delegate to any Censor, Deputy or Assistant Censor of Films, either generally or in a particular case, all...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Films Act - 6 Licence for carrying on any business of importing, making, distributing or exhibiting films</title><description>Licence for carrying on any business of importing, making, distributing or exhibiting films No person — shall carry on any business, whether or not the business is carried on for ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Films Act - 7 Application for licence</title><description>Application for licence An application for a licence shall be made to the Licensing Officer in such form as he may require. On receipt of an application under subsection (1), the ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Films Act - 8 Security</title><description>Security The Licensing Officer may, before granting a licence, require the applicant to give such security as may be prescribed. Any sum deposited under this section may be forfei...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Films Act - 11 Revocation and suspension of a licence</title><description>Revocation and suspension of a licence The Licensing Officer may revoke or suspend a licence if he is satisfied that the licensee — has contravened any of the provisions of this A...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Films Act - 12 Films made in Singapore to be deposited in approved warehouse</title><description>Films made in Singapore to be deposited in approved warehouse The owner of any film made in Singapore shall within 7 days after the making of the film deposit the film in a wareho...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Films Act - 13 Importation of films and removal of films from approved warehouse</title><description>Importation of films and removal of films from approved warehouse No film shall, on importation by sea, be removed from the vessel by which the film was imported or from any Port ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Films Act - 14 Submission of films for censorship</title><description>Submission of films for censorship Every film in the possession of any person shall be submitted to the Board without any alteration or excision for the purpose of censorship at t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Films Act - 15 Prohibition and approval of films for exhibition</title><description>Prohibition and approval of films for exhibition After the submission of a film for the purpose of censorship the Board may — approve the film for exhibition without alteration or...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Films Act - 16 Classification of films</title><description>Classification of films The Board may, when approving the exhibition of any film under section 15, classify the film in such manner as it may think fit and the Minister may approv...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Films Act - 17 Alterations and excisions of films by Board</title><description>Alterations and excisions of films by Board When alterations or excisions to a film are required by the Board, the alterations or excisions may be made by the Board or, with the c...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Films Act - 18 Retention of prohibited films by Board</title><description>Retention of prohibited films by Board Where the Board has prohibited the exhibition of any film or any part of any film, it may retain the film or any excised part of the film un...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Films Act - 20 Interdiction of films approved by Board</title><description>Interdiction of films approved by Board A certificate shall cease to be valid on notice to that effect being given by the Board to the person who submitted the film for the purpos...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Films Act - 21 Penalty for possession, exhibition or distribution of uncensored films</title><description>Penalty for possession, exhibition or distribution of uncensored films Any person who — has in his possession; or exhibits or distributes , any film without a valid certificate ap...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Films Act - 23 Search for unauthorised films and arrest of persons concerned</title><description>Search for unauthorised films and arrest of persons concerned Whenever a Deputy or Assistant Commissioner of Police is satisfied upon written information and after any further inq...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Films Act - 24 Appeals</title><description>Appeals Any owner of a film aggrieved by any act or decision of the Board may, within 30 days of the date on which he is notified thereof, and on payment of such fee as may be pre...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Films Act - 25 Committee of Appeal</title><description>Committee of Appeal For the purposes of this Act there shall be a Committee of Appeal consisting of 9 members to be appointed by the Minister. A member of the Committee of Appeal ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Films Act - 26 Powers of Committee of Appeal</title><description>Powers of Committee of Appeal The Committee of Appeal is hereby empowered to make such order as it thinks fit in regard to — the approval for exhibition of any film which is the s...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Films Act - 28 Disposal of unclaimed films</title><description>Disposal of unclaimed films Any film which has been deposited in any approved warehouse for two years and the owner thereof is unknown or has failed during that period to obtain t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Films Act - 29 Penalty for possession, distribution or exhibition of obscene or lewd film</title><description>Penalty for possession, distribution or exhibition of obscene or lewd film Any person who — has in his possession; or exhibits or distributes, any obscene or lewd films shall be g...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Films Act - 30 Minister may prohibit the possession or distribution of any film</title><description>Minister may prohibit the possession or distribution of any film Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act if the Minister is of the opinion that the possession or distribution o...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Films Act - 31 Protection from personal liability</title><description>Protection from personal liability No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person employed in the office of the Board or other person acting under the...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Films Act - 32 Protection of Board and Government from liability</title><description>Protection of Board and Government from liability Any film deposited in or delivered at any approved warehouse shall be stored therein at the risk and expense of the owner, and ne...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Films Act - 33 Officers to be public servants</title><description>Officers to be public servants All persons employed in the office of the Board and all members of the Committee of Appeal shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Films Act - 34 Court for trial of offence</title><description>Court for trial of offence Any offence under this Act may be tried by a District or Magistrate’s Court and that Court shall, notwithstanding any other written law, have jurisdicti...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Films Act - 35 Exemptions</title><description>Exemptions This Act shall not apply to — any film sponsored by the Government; any film, not being obscene or lewd or any feature, commercial, documentary or overseas television s...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Films Act - 36 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations for, or in respect of, every purpose which is considered necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Act and for the prescribin...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19870330&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Films Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Films Act. It is not part of this Act. Act 22 of 1981 Films Act 1981 Date of First Reading (Bill No. 22/81...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Films Act - Long Title</title><description>An Act relating to the possession, distribution and exhibition of films.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Films Act - 1 Short title</title><description>Short title This Act may be cited as the Films Act .</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Films Act - 3 Board and appointment of officers</title><description>Board and appointment of officers There shall be established a Board of Film Censors consisting of not less than 3 members including a Chairman, all of whom shall be Censors of Fi...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Films Act - 4 Procedure of Board</title><description>Procedure of Board The Board may act notwithstanding any vacancy in its membership. The quorum at all meetings of the Board shall be two in addition to the Chairman. The Chairman ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Films Act - 5 Delegation of powers and duties by Board</title><description>Delegation of powers and duties by Board The Board may in its discretion delegate to any Censor, Deputy or Assistant Censor of Films, either generally or in a particular case, all...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Films Act - 7 Application for licence</title><description>Application for licence An application for a licence shall be made to the Licensing Officer in such form as he may require. On receipt of an application under subsection (1), the ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Films Act - 8 Security</title><description>Security The Licensing Officer may, before granting a licence, require the applicant to give such security as may be prescribed. Any sum deposited under this section may be forfei...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Films Act - 9 Licence fee</title><description>Licence fee Every licensee shall pay such licence fee as may be prescribed.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Films Act - 10 Period for which licence is in force</title><description>Period for which licence is in force A licence shall be in force for such period as the Licensing Officer may determine and may be renewed at the discretion of the Licensing Offic...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Films Act - 11 Revocation and suspension of a licence</title><description>Revocation and suspension of a licence The Licensing Officer may revoke or suspend a licence if he is satisfied that the licensee — has contravened any of the provisions of this A...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Films Act - 12 Films made in Singapore to be deposited in approved warehouse</title><description>Films made in Singapore to be deposited in approved warehouse The owner of any film made in Singapore shall within 7 days after the making of the film deposit the film in a wareho...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Films Act - 15 Prohibition and approval of films for exhibition</title><description>Prohibition and approval of films for exhibition After the submission of a film for the purpose of censorship the Board may — approve the film for exhibition without alteration or...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Films Act - 17 Alterations and excisions of films by Board</title><description>Alterations and excisions of films by Board When alterations or excisions to a film are required by the Board, the alterations or excisions may be made by the Board or, with the c...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Films Act - 18 Retention of prohibited films by Board</title><description>Retention of prohibited films by Board Where the Board has prohibited the exhibition of any film or any part of any film, it may retain the film or any excised part of the film un...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Films Act - 19 Duplicate film</title><description>Duplicate film If the owner of a film satisfies the Chairman that a duplicate of a film already approved for exhibition by the Board is deposited in an approved warehouse, the Cha...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Films Act - 20 Interdiction of films approved by Board</title><description>Interdiction of films approved by Board A certificate shall cease to be valid on notice to that effect being given by the Board to the person who submitted the film for the purpos...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Films Act - 22 Advertisement of films for exhibition prohibited unless approved by Board</title><description>Advertisement of films for exhibition prohibited unless approved by Board No person shall advertise or cause to be advertised the exhibition or distribution of any film unless the...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Films Act - 24 Appeals</title><description>Appeals Any owner of a film aggrieved by any act or decision of the Board may, within 30 days of the date on which he is notified thereof, and on payment of such fee as may be pre...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Films Act - 26 Powers of Committee of Appeal</title><description>Powers of Committee of Appeal The Committee of Appeal is hereby empowered to make such order as it thinks fit in regard to — the approval for exhibition of any film which is the s...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Films Act - 27 Minister may order Committee of Appeal to inspect any film</title><description>Minister may order Committee of Appeal to inspect any film The Minister may, whenever he thinks it necessary or desirable, order the Committee of Appeal to cause to be exhibited b...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Films Act - 30 Minister may prohibit the possession or distribution of any film</title><description>Minister may prohibit the possession or distribution of any film Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act if the Minister is of the opinion that the possession or distribution o...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Films Act - 31 Protection from personal liability</title><description>Protection from personal liability No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person employed in the office of the Board or other person acting under the...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Films Act - 32 Protection of Board and Government from liability</title><description>Protection of Board and Government from liability Any film deposited in or delivered at any approved warehouse shall be stored therein at the risk and expense of the owner, and ne...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Films Act - 33 Officers to be public servants</title><description>Officers to be public servants All persons employed in the office of the Board and all members of the Committee of Appeal shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Films Act - 34 Court for trial of offence</title><description>Court for trial of offence Any offence under this Act may be tried by a District or Magistrate’s Court and that Court shall, notwithstanding any other written law, have jurisdicti...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/FA1981/Historical/19980401?ValidDate=19980401&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Films Act - 36 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations for, or in respect of, every purpose which is considered necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Act and for the prescribin...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Films Act - 1 Short title</title><description>Short title This Act may be cited as the Films Act .</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Films Act - 9 Licence fee</title><description>Licence fee Every licensee shall pay such licence fee as may be prescribed.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Films Act - 10 Period for which licence is in force</title><description>Period for which licence is in force A licence shall be in force for such period as the Licensing Officer may determine and may be renewed at the discretion of the Licensing Offic...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Films Act - 19 Duplicate film</title><description>Duplicate film If the owner of a film satisfies the Chairman that a duplicate of a film already approved for exhibition by the Board is deposited in an approved warehouse, the Cha...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Films Act - 22 Advertisement of films for exhibition prohibited unless approved by Board</title><description>Advertisement of films for exhibition prohibited unless approved by Board No person shall advertise or cause to be advertised the exhibition or distribution of any film unless the...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/FA1981/Published?DocDate=19981215&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Films Act - 27 Minister may order Committee of Appeal to inspect any film</title><description>Minister may order Committee of Appeal to inspect any film The Minister may, whenever he thinks it necessary or desirable, order the Committee of Appeal to cause to be exhibited b...</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 1987 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item></channel></rss>