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Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993

Classification of publications - Examination and classification of publications

26: Classification applies to identical copies

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"Same classification for identical copies of a publication"

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When you get a classification for a publication under section 23, section 55, or section 56, it applies to all copies that have the same content. You can find these sections at section 23, section 55, or section 56. This means every identical copy of the publication gets the same classification.

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Part 3Classification of publications
Examination and classification of publications

26Classification applies to identical copies

  1. For the purposes of this Act, the classification given to a publication under section 23 or section 55 or section 56 shall apply to every copy of that publication that is identical in content with it.

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  • 1987 No 85 s 23(2)