Compliance is not optional
NFVCB actively enforces compliance with the NFVCB Act 85 of 1993. Violations lead to arrest, prosecution, and sanctions. The Board's operations team monitors compliance nationwide.
Major areas of infringement
These are the most commonly detected violations during NFVCB field operations.
Distribution/exhibition of unapproved (uncensored/unclassified) films/video works and musical videos
Distribution/exhibition of unapproved trailers/promos
Distribution of films/video works without being a licensed Distributor
Exhibition of films/video works without being a licensed Exhibitor
Distributing/exhibiting films/video works and trailers in unlicensed premises
All types of infringements
Every act below constitutes a violation of the NFVCB Act and is liable to enforcement action.
- 01
Distribution/exhibition of unapproved (uncensored/unclassified) films/video works and musical videos
- 02
Distribution/exhibition of unapproved trailers/promos
- 03
Distribution of films/video works without being a licensed Distributor
- 04
Exhibition of films/video works without being a licensed Exhibitor
- 05
Distributing/exhibiting films/video works and trailers in unlicensed premises
- 06
Forging the Board's logo
- 07
Forging the Board's classification symbols
- 08
Forging the Board's receipts
- 09
Forging the Board's certificates/licences
- 10
Altering already approved films/video works, posters and promos/trailers
- 11
Distributing/exhibiting pornographic films
- 12
Obstructing field officers from carrying out their statutory duties
- 13
Broadcasting unapproved films/video works by satellite/cable television operators
- 14
Impersonation of officers of the Board (field officers)
- 15
Exhibition of films with restricted classification to underage persons
- 16
Failure of exhibitors to put the rating given to a film on their posters, handbills, adverts, etc.
- 17
Exhibition of films classified as 'for restricted exhibition' in registered/licensed premises without authorisation
- 18
Failure of exhibitors to project the classification certificate before exhibition
- 19
Failure of distributors/exhibitors to distribute films in the intended film format
- 20
Failure of distributors to label cassette package and spool with classification symbols
- 21
Failure of distributors to submit to the Board a market copy of the classified and approved film
- 22
Failure of distributors, exhibitors, importers and exporters to submit quarterly reports
- 23
Failure of importers and exporters to obtain import or export permits from the Board
Monitoring
The Operations Department and zonal offices monitor markets, cinemas, premises and broadcast channels nationwide for unclassified and unlicensed activity.
Prosecution
Detected violations lead to arrest and prosecution. The Legal Department pursues offenders under the NFVCB Act 85 of 1993.
Sanctions
Sanctions may include seizure of materials, closure of unlicensed premises, revocation of licences, and penalties prescribed by law.