(1) Subject to subsection (4), an accredited person may, on request of the publisher or proposed publisher of a film or computer game, classify the film or computer game for the Australian Capital Territory.
Note: If the accredited person has been requested to complete further training under section 22N, the accredited person may not classify films or computer games until the person has completed the training: see subsection 22N(2).
(2) The classification takes effect when it is included in:
(a) the register, known as the National Classification Database, maintained by the Department; or
(b) any replacement register.
(3) The accredited person must also determine consumer advice giving information about the content of the film or game.
RC or X 18+ material excluded
(4) If a film or computer game, if classified, would be likely to be classified RC or X 18 +, an accredited person may not classify the film or computer game.