The Film Content Information Regulations (Saskatchewan Regulations 12/2026), enacted under section 16 of The Film Content Information Act through Order in Council 103/2026, establish a regulatory framework governing how film content information is communicated to the public, how adult film materials are controlled in physical retail environments, and how forfeited items are managed. These regulations operationalize key transparency and consumer protection provisions embedded in the parent statute.

At the core of the regulations is a requirement to improve public access to film classification and content information. Where a film exhibitor promotes or advertises a film on a website, the exhibitor must ensure that prescribed content information—specifically the details outlined in clauses 3(1)(a) to (c) of the Act—is displayed both at the physical location of exhibition and online. Importantly, this information must be made available in advance of the film being shown.

The regulations also address situations involving previously classified films. Exhibitors showing films that have already received a classification are permitted to display that classification both at the exhibition venue and, where applicable, on their website. While this provision is permissive rather than mandatory, it reinforces consistency in how classification information is reused and communicated, reducing administrative burden while maintaining informational continuity for consumers.

A significant portion of the regulations focuses on restricting youth access to adult film content in physical formats. The rules differentiate between businesses that exclusively deal in adult films and those that offer a mix of adult and non-adult content. For businesses solely dealing in adult films, strict access control measures are imposed: clear signage stating “No admittance to persons under 18 years of age” must be prominently displayed at all entrances, and entry by minors is explicitly prohibited. For mixed-content businesses, a segregation model is required. Adult films and related promotional materials must be physically separated from areas accessible to minors, with clearly marked restricted sections and enforced age-based entry prohibitions.

The regulations further establish procedures for the recovery or destruction of forfeited items, providing due process mechanisms for individuals seeking the return of seized property. A person claiming entitlement to a forfeited item must submit a written application to the director within 60 days following the conclusion of any applicable appeal period or the upholding of a conviction on appeal.

Overall, the regulations emphasize consumer information transparency, youth protection, and procedural fairness, forming a comprehensive compliance regime for film exhibition and distribution in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan (12/2026) March 18, 2024
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