C-18.1 - Cinema Act

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81. On receiving an application for a stamp in respect of a film not previously classified or of a film eligible for reclassification under section 84, the director of classification, within 15 days from the date on which the application was presented, and if of the opinion that the content of the film does not interfere with public order, in particular, that it does not promote or condone sexual violence, shall, for the protection of youth, classify the film under one or other of the following classes:
(1)  “For all”, if it considers that the film may be viewed by persons of all ages;
(2)  “13 and over”, if it considers that the film may be viewed only by persons 13 years of age or older;
(3)  “16 and over”, if it considers that the film may be viewed only by persons 16 years of age or older;
(4)  “18 and over”, if it considers that the film may be viewed only by persons 18 years of age or older.
In assigning a class to a film, the director of classification may, if applicable, indicate the type to which the film belongs. In such case, the stamp shall bear the indication prescribed by regulation of the Government.
1983, c. 37, s. 81; 1991, c. 21, s. 14; 1999, c. 40, s. 50; 2016, c. 7, ss. 125 and 126.
81. On receiving an application for a stamp in respect of a film not previously classified or of a film eligible for reclassification under section 84, the Régie, within 15 days from the date on which the application was presented, and if of the opinion that the content of the film does not interfere with public order, in particular, that it does not promote or condone sexual violence, shall, for the protection of youth, classify the film under one or other of the following classes:
(1)  “For all”, if it considers that the film may be viewed by persons of all ages;
(2)  “13 and over”, if it considers that the film may be viewed only by persons 13 years of age or older;
(3)  “16 and over”, if it considers that the film may be viewed only by persons 16 years of age or older;
(4)  “18 and over”, if it considers that the film may be viewed only by persons 18 years of age or older.
In assigning a class to a film, the Régie may, if applicable, indicate the type to which the film belongs. In such case, the stamp shall bear the indication prescribed by regulation of the Régie.
1983, c. 37, s. 81; 1991, c. 21, s. 14; 1999, c. 40, s. 50.
81. On receiving an application for a stamp in respect of a film not previously classified or of a film eligible for reclassification under section 84, the Régie, within 15 days from the date on which the application was presented, and if of the opinion that the content of the film does not interfere with public order or good morals, in particular, that it does not promote or condone sexual violence, shall, for the protection of youth, classify the film under one or other of the following classes:
(1)  “For all”, if it considers that the film may be viewed by persons of all ages;
(2)  “13 and over”, if it considers that the film may be viewed only by persons 13 years of age or older;
(3)  “16 and over”, if it considers that the film may be viewed only by persons 16 years of age or older;
(4)  “18 and over”, if it considers that the film may be viewed only by persons 18 years of age or older.
In assigning a class to a film, the Régie may, if applicable, indicate the type to which the film belongs. In such case, the stamp shall bear the indication prescribed by regulation of the Régie.
1983, c. 37, s. 81; 1991, c. 21, s. 14.
81. Within fifteen days following the application, the Régie, if of the opinion that the content of the film does not endanger public order or good morals, in particular, that it does not condone nor promote sexual violence, shall assign one of the three following classes to the film, according to the sector of the audience to which it is directed:
(1)  “For all”;
(2)  “14 and over”;
(3)  “18 and over”.
1983, c. 37, s. 81.