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Mission and Vision of the Kano State Censorship Board

Compiled and edited by

Aliyu S. Barau

Foreword In the Name of Allah, the Most gracious, the Most Merciful. May His Peace and Blessings be with Prophet Muhammad, His Servant and Envoy, members of his family and the good people that hoist the flag of decency and morality till the final hour strikes. One of the principal duties and responsibilities of every representative and responsible government is the protection and upholding human values, dignity and moral uprightness. Human beings are the most venerable of all what Allah creates on the earth. In view of that Kano State government has accorded utmost attention to institutions and organisations that work towards achieving that noble objective. Kano State Censorship Board is one of such organisations at the front of guiding and monitoring all facets of arts in order for them to be instructive to the public and free of any unwanted moral contamination. The primary responsibility of the board is to filter any viewable, audible or readable material produced by the mass media, or via the internet or performed on the stage. It is the duty of the board to censor such materials before they are released for public consumption; educate the stakeholders and the general public; and to prosecute the defaulters.

Created eight years ago, the board has grown from strength to strength plucking success in its major operational areas like censoring of films and publications and literary works, monitoring of cinematographic activities, engagement of the stakeholders, media, security operatives, academics, intellectuals, traditional and religious leaders. 2

This publication is the first of its kind since the board was created. It sheds more light on the historical development of the board, the laws and regulations that guide the operations of the board, some of its achievements, and the visions it sets for the future breakthroughs.

I wish to present this publication to our esteemed stakeholders, friends in the related organisations, practitioners in the movie and other arts industry, scholars, researchers and students.

I wish to acknowledge the contributions and support of the Kano State government under the able leadership of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Mallam Ibrahim Sheakarau. I also appreciate the efforts of the Director General, Research and Documentation Directorate, Government House, Kano; I also appreciate the efforts of Aliyu Barau who compiled and edited the work, I am pleased with the support that I enjoy from all the Directors of the various departments and the entire staff of the board.

Thank and God bless Mallam Abubakar Rabo Abdulkarim Director General Kano State Censorship Board Rabiu Thani - 1429 AH/April, 2008

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Chapter One Introduction The level of development, security and stability of every society is measured by the balance it has achieved between its moral values and modernisation. The moral values include the set of beliefs, heritage and social organisation that bind people together. Nowadays, globalisation and modernisation as overwhelming processes attempt at homogenisation of human cultures and values. Whereas, the people and environment of our world are diverse and our diversity is not meant to foment animosity but promote understanding of each other. The clarion call for the unification of the human culture is coming from one direction i.e. the western world. The western world is now undertaking a sustained campaign of phasing out the little values and heritage that remain with us after our pathetic colonial and post colonial experiences. The cheapest way of corrupting our cultural base is through the use of tools of mass media namely, the internet, television, adverts, movies, other cinematographs and through assorted literary works. These tools of mass mind control and corruption are targeted on the youths of our developing countries on whose shoulders lie the future of this generation and yet unborn ones. At this point, it is pertinent to reiterate that arts are part of our values and cultural heritage. Oral and written literary works have always remained performed and cherished in this part of the world in the name of entertainment and leisure. In fact, Hausa drama and plays predated the written creative works simply because for long since guilds of hunters, blacksmiths, and butchers entertain the public through their drama and

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theatre plays.1 Films and literature now form part of the popular culture with seemingly unending and tremendous socioeconomic and technological impacts on the Kano society. Kano citizens are not novice to the development of Hausa drama and literary books. Mallam Aminu Kano of blessed memory wrote a number of creative short stories and poems just like Alhaji Mudi Spikin, Mallam Lawan Danbazau etc. Dr. Maitama Sule, the Dan Masanin Kano was president of their school drama group who used to play to entertain the Emir of Kano and some key British colonial officers then serving in Kano.2 Just like in the past, films and literary works could be used to advance societal reorientation and also reawaken the society towards understanding the priorities and challenges of its time. Our film makers can sensitise the public about maternal mortality and morbidity, politically induced violence that engage youths, theft in the public coffers by selfish minds, growing ecological problems, trafficking in women and children. Believably, this generation of writers and actors must have touched one or most of the issues raised but in the most unprofessional way or with a very stunted intelligence or abuse of the principles of art. In the recent history, Kano has witnessed a tremendous growth and development of indigenous literature in the 1980s. Hundreds of books were produced by young men and women across the corners of the city. The major recurrent theme of the Hausa literature in the 1980s through the new millennium is regarded as popular romance novels. The books are very

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Ali, B. (2004) “Historical Review of Films and Hausa Dram, and their Impact on the Origin, Development and Growth of Hausa Home Videos in Kano” in Hausa Home Videos: Technology, Economy and Society. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Hausa Films organised by the Centre for Hausa Cultural Studies Kano, Nigeria Wada, N.K (2004) Islam: The Root of Hausa Culture and Home Video A Review of Historical Evolution

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popular among the youths and adult women in particular. The popular romance novel referred to as soyayya books are characterised by poor editing which leads to poor orthography, poor quality production, and promotion of moral decadence. The main inspiration of these Hausa authors is drawn from Indian films. Therefore, the writers succeeded in producing volumes of Hausa novels that reflected, adapted or imported the romance of the Indian films. Since the late 1990s, some of the soyayya books have been adapted for the modern Hausa home video industry. The films as the offshoot of the soyayya books also adapt the Indian movie style though with more vigour. On the other hand, the booming literary and home video industries in Kano State have come with many benefits for the people. They have created abundant opportunities for the people who earn their living from the various sectors of the popular culture industry. In fact, Kano has become the hub of both home video and soyayya novels in northern Nigeria and beyond. Several outlets for the business of film and literary industries are found across the state. At the moment, the film industry in Kano State has overtaken the book production industry, hence the term Kannywood. An offshoot of the film industry in Kano is now the music, video/audio advertisement industries, radio and TV stations as well as film viewing centres which are all gently gaining ground across the four corners of the state. However, the emerging home video industry and its offshoot are also characterised by lack of professionalism in their production and marketing just as it is alleged to be means of promotion of the corruption of our cultural values. In fact, in many instances the substandard viewing centres pose conflicts with their immediate neighbours and the larger society.

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Therefore, it becomes appropriate for the government to intervene in the sphere of popular culture in order to regulate the activities of the emerging aforesaid threat to our culture. It forms part of the ideals of good governance for the government to make such interventions in order to contain chaotic setting and their effects on the society at large.

The aim of this work is to outline the functions, achievements, challenges and visions of the Kano State Censorship Board. It will immensely assist our booming popular culture industry when the people know and understand its legal framework, operational constraints and other problems as well as avenues for collaboration with stakeholders.

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Chapter Two Is Popular Culture against Moral Values? Art works constitute the bloodline of every society; in fact in many cultures they are timeless schools that all generations are students of. Children and adults learn a lot from oral literature and other genres of popular culture such as the written literature, stage plays, music and songs etc. No doubt, these are all creative works that demonstrate the social relevance of every civilisation. In spite of the relevance of our creative art works conflict is presently rising between our values and the popular culture. Of course, there could be a gulf of understanding between the religious groups, the old generation artistes, public agencies like the Censorship boards, Sharia implementation agencies, the general public and on the other hand, the young generation of popular culture artistes. It is most important that we highlight some of the challenges that the popular culture pose to the society and the moral question.

It is the Dan Masanin Kano, Dr. Yusuf Maitama Sule who accused the contemporary arts and literature in Nigeria of being poorly in their contributions to the society. The elder statesman points at the apparent “…lack of creativity in arts and frustration in literature.”3 To paraphrase the old generation politician and public orator of international repute, we can deduce that the modern arts lack of sublime originality and creativity to inject new ideas into our arts. There are also stumbling blocks in literature which may include lack of creativity, plagiarisms, abuse of copy rights and corruption of the societal moral values. One of the people that outrightly 3

Dan Masanin Kano delivered a pre-convocation lecture at Bayero University, Kano titled: On the Need for an Ethical Revolution in Nigeria, January 11, 2002.

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condemns the Hausa films is Abdullahi Mohammed4 who identified the factors that engineer the moral decadence associated with Hausa films to include: lack of professional knowledge, age of the artistes, lack of patriotism, free mingling of the sexes. In the same vein, Nura Ahmed5 also highlighted some of the threats to the Hausa culture posed by the films and which he attributes to the influences of the foreign cultures. He points that there are behavioural constructs that are alien to Hausa; songs and music which displace our traditional musical instruments and styles; of particular notice is the way the Hausa orthography is being corrupted by the way titles of films are written on posters, and cassette and CD/VCD/DVD packages. Muhammad Jameel Yushau6 also puts his searchlight on the critics of Hausa home video and the faults they view in the films. The author identifies the list of film critics to bracket social conservatives who see it as deviation; academics and intellectuals who see the Hausa films as products of the uneducated and hence their world view; the disgruntled youths who underrate the quality of the Hausa home video and see its viewer as uncivilised; the last in the listing are the moderate who see Hausa films as affair of women and children. On the question of morality, Abdalla Uba Adamu7 identifies a framework for code of conduct that a Hausa film should revolve around for it to be acceptable as morally sound to the Hausa society. The indices in the code of conduct that film makers are advised to take into consideration are 18 and are given as follows: 4

Mohammed, A. (2004) Analysing the Moral Question in Hausa Films and the Censorship of the Hausa Home Video. 5 Ahmad, N. (2004)The Influences of indigenous and Foreign Cultures on Hausa Home Video in Nigeria 6 Yusha’u, M.J. (2004) Hausa Home Videos: The Moral Question and Political Economy of the Media 7 Adamu, A.U. (2001) Hausa prose Fiction: Towards an Analytical Framework in FAIS Journal of Humanities, Bayero University, Kano

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1. trust (also referred to as strict friendliness) 2. open handed generosity 3. patience 4. good sense 5. self esteem 6. wisdom 7. sociability 8. solidarity 9. religiosity, piety 10. gentle, sensitive 11.tactfulness 12. reserved, serious 13. industrious, gainfully employed 14.fortitude, courage, bravery 15.truth 16.bashfulness 17.scrupulous behaviour 18.courtesy From all the above we can summarise the problems associated with film and Hausa literary works production in Kano State to include all of the following:  apparent lack of professionalism  general insensitiveness to the societal moral values  poor funding and investment  domination of the industry by amateur performers

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 poor knowledge of the ethics of writing, film production and marketing etc  exploitation of the young and amateur artiste by the more established ones  Lack of awareness of the state and national laws and policies governing production of sundry works of arts.  Poor operational environment for the development of literary, film and other creative works.  General abuse of the patent rights of film producers, writers, advert makers by pirates and others.  Engagement of the under age persons in the movie industry and their admission into such places like cinemas, viewing centres etc. In view of all of the above, there is need for codified sets of law to address all of the above. Governments all over the world have put in place stringent laws to guard against piracy, proliferation of pornography, violation of patent rights, lack of professionalism, and host of other problems considered as stringent by some critics. One of the principal agencies that check such problems are censorship agencies or boards established by governments. It is important to understand the concept of censorship and how it operates in countries like Nigeria. A foremost online encyclopedia defines Censorship as “the suppression of speech or deletion of communicative material which may be considered objectionable, harmful or sensitive, as determined by a censor. The rationale for censorship is different for various types of data censored. Censorship is the act or practice of removing material from things we encounter every day on the grounds that it is obscene, vulgar, and/or highly objectionable. 11

Whether it is on TV, in music, books, or on the Internet, censorship is an inescapable part of human society.”8 Censorship is mainly categorised into moral, religious, military and political. However, the scope of censorship in this book is moral censorship a “means by which any material that contains what the censor deems to be of questionable morality is removed. The censoring body disapproves of what it deems to be the values behind the material and limits access to it. Pornography, for example, is often censored under this rationale.”9 In Nigeria the history of censorship goes back to 1933 during the colonial era. Another related law is English Copyright Act of 1911 extended to Nigeria in 1912 which was replaced by copyright act of 1970 and subsequently copyright act no.47 of 1988. The National Film and Video Censorship Board (NFVCB) was created by Decree no.85 of 1993 and mandated to examine, assess, evaluate, classify and register films produced in Nigeria.10 Subsequently, several states across the country deem it expedient to follow suit by establishment of similar bodies within their own domain in order to more specifically achieve the broader objectives of the NFVCB. One of such states that borrowed the leaf is Kano State. Item 16 of the 1991 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria concurrently empower the state governments in this respect: (16) “the National Assembly may make laws for the establishment of an authority with power to carry out censorship of the cinematographic films and to prohibit or restrict the exhibition of such films: and nothing herein shall:8

http//www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Censorship Ibid. 10 Usman, A.M (2004) Hausa Films and the Law 9

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a) prelude a house of assembly from making provision for a similar authority for tat state: or b) authorise the exhibition of a cinematograph film in a state without the sanction of the authority established by the law of that state for the censorship of such films.”

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Chapter Three Kano State Censorship Board This chapter traces the historical background of the Kano State Censorship Board (KSCB), its organisational structure, and the duties of its various units. These are given accordingly hereunder. Historical Background Kano State Censorship Board comes into being in the year 2001 as a response to popular demand for the implementation of sharia legal system in the state and many parts of northern Nigeria. The board is one of the numerous parastatals of the Kano State Ministry of Information, Internal Affairs, Sports, and Culture. Since then, the board has grown from strength to strength recording modest and enviable achievements in its area of jurisdiction. At its creation the board was headed by an Executive Secretary who serves as the chief executive officer of the board. The pioneer Executive Secretary of the Board is Alhaji Ahmed Dahiru Beli (2001- April 2003); followed by Alhaji Abdulkadir Abubakar Kurawa (2003-2007); and the present chief executive of the board is Mallam Abubakar Rabo Abdulkarim who was appointed as Executive Secretary on September 4th 2007 and later promoted to the rank of Director General by the Kano State Executive Governor. When the board was created it was temporarily located at Farm Centre in the City Centre before moving to its permanent site at the 3rd Floor of the CTV 67 building (Broadcasting House) located at Hotoro along Maiduguri Road at the outskirts of Kano city.

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Organisational Structure of the Kano State Censorship Board The law that established KSCB vested the responsibility of the administration of the board on its board of directors and the management committee. Composition of the Board of Directors This is the highest decision making body of the board that supervises the activities of the management team and approves proposals and programmes of the management team. The board is constituted by the following:  Chairman And representatives from the following organisations:  Ministry of Justice  Ministry of Information, Internal Affairs, Sports and Culture  Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development  CTV 67  Sharia Commission  Emirate Council  Producers  Marketers  individuals nominated by the government  Director General KSCB doubles as member /Secretary Management Team The management of the board is vested on the Director General who is the chief executive of the board. The Director General is appointed by the Executive Governor of Kano State. The Director General corresponds with the government through Office of the Secretary to the State Government

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(SSG). The board has three operational departments each headed by a Director. The departments are namely,  Administration and General Services This department is responsible for the general administration of the board. It takes care of personnel affairs, financial matters, correspondences, coordination of the affairs of other departments and units of the board as well as ad hoc activities.  Film Production and Development Department The duty of this department or directorate is censoring of films and other cinematographs through the established means of examining them to meet the moral values of the people of Kano State. It also screens cinema houses, soccer/video viewing centres, internet cafes, video/CD/DVD sales outlets and all other activities that the law permit the board to censor.  Publications Department This department is in charge of censoring published and publishable books and other visuals such as the under listed: 1. academic books 2. posters 3. literary works like novels and novellas 4. magazines 5. billboards 6. paintings 7. emblems 8. advertorials and any other related activity 9. all other forms of objectionable publications

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Board Committees The board implements its policies and programmes through some standing committees. The membership of the committees is drawn from the ulama, civil society, stakeholders and professionals. These committees are:  Preview Committee  Books screening committee  Monitoring committee and  Mobile courts Staff Strength The board proud of its limited but committed number of staff who help in the implementation of the policies of the board and in realisation of its accomplishments. Majority of the staff are posted to the KSCB from various government agencies on secondment. While others are ad hoc staff engaged for smooth operations of the board. Sources of Funding The board’s financial burdens are heavily dependent on the statutory subvention it receives from the Kano Sate government. In addition to that, the Board also generates some revenue though its administrative and operational charges e.g. sale of forms, registration fees for viewing centres, video cassette/CD/VCD/DVD selling outlets, and other forms of registrations.

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Chapter Four Legal Tools of the Kano State Censorship Board This chapter outlines the laws and regulations that back the creation and terms of operations of the Kano State Censorship Board. It includes the edict of the Kano State House of Assembly and the regulations that guide the activities of the board. The edict and regulations are copied here for the reference of the stakeholders and the general public.

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I assent this 31st day of January 2001 Dr. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso Governor Kano State of Nigeria STATE CENSORSHIP BOARD LAW 2001 Law No. 4 of 2002

Kano State of Nigeria A law to establish the Board for the Regulation of Licensing and Censorship of Cinematography Film and for the safety of the public exhibitions and for purposes connected therewith. BE IT ENACTED by the House of Assembly as follows: PART I – PRELIMINARY 1.

This law may be cited as the State Censorship Board Law 2001 and shall come into operation on 1st day of February, 2001

2. In this law, unless the context otherwise requires:“Board” means the State Censorship Film Board;

Short title and commencement

Interpretation

“Celluloid” includes substances containing nitrate solutions or other nitrate products; “Cinematography” Includes any apparatus for the projections of enlarged images by means on a screen or elsewhere: “Commissioner” means the State Commissioner charged with responsibility for Information, Internal Affairs Youth Sports and Culture; “Exhibition” means any exhibition of picture or other optical effects produced by means of a cinematography or other similar apparatus; “Film” means a Film designed for use with a cinematography (not being a film of eight millimeter or less in width) and includes film containing celluloid or other materials of an inflammable or dangerous nature and

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includes pornography books and publications and may be includes prescribed by regulations under this law; “Governor” means the Governor of the State; “House of Assembly” means Kano State House of Assembly; “Mobile Cinema” means any cinematography or other similar project apparatus which operated in, on or from a vehicle or which is carried from place to place for the purpose of being used for occasional exhibitions; “Occupier” with reference to premises includes any Manager or any person who receives the rent of premises; “State” means Kano State of Nigeria;

PART 11 ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD Establishment of the Board

3. (1) There shall be establishment a Board to be known as “State Censorship Board” which shall be charges with the general management and control of films. Pornography Books, publication and materials. (2) The Board shall be a body corporate have perpetual succession with a common seal and with power to sue and be sued in its corporate name. (3) The Board shall have power to acquire and dispose of any property whether moveable or immoveable. (4) The Board shall consist of the following members; a. a part time Chairman to be appointed by the Governor b. a representative of the Ministry of Information c. a representative of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare. d. a representative of Emirate of Council f. Six other members to be appointed by the Governor and at least two of which shall be Islamic Scholars of high repute. g. One representative each of Film Producers and Marketers Association. h. the Managing Director of the State Television Authority; and the Executive Director of the Board.

Composition the Board

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Function of the Board

Powers of the Board

5. A members of the Board shall hold officer for a term of four years and may be eligible for re-appointment for a further term of four years. 6. The members shall be paid such remuneration and other allowances as may from time to time be determined by the Governor. 7. (1) Without prejudice to the provision of section 31 of the interpretation law Cap. 65 (which inter alia, provides for the removal of an appointee by the person who appoints him) a members of the Board shall cease to hold office if:a. he resigns his appointment by notice in writing signed by him addressed to the Governor; b. he is removed from office by notice in writing served on him for any of the following reasons; i. if he is absent from three consecutive meeting of the Board without reasonable case; ii. if he is convicted for an offence involving or necessarily implying dishonesty and has undergone sentence of imprisonment thereof; iii. if he is incapacitated by reason of physical or mental illness from performing his functions as member; iv. If he is found to be guilty of such misbehavior or otherwise unfit or unable to discharge his function. 8. The Board shall have power to:a. screen, censure any film, obscene books and literature before releasing to the general public for exhibition; b. register the State Film Industry operators and other related persons; c. issue license permit or provisional license or permit; d. charge and collect fees for applications and for other incidental services; to impose guideline, regulation or conditions applicable on persons or bodies in the business of producing, sale, distributing of any film, pornography books or publication in the State.

Tenure of Office of Members

Remuneration of Members

Removal of Member

9. (1) The Board may approve with or without condition any application, refuse approval for the production, distribution, sale or exhibition of any film pornographic books or publication in the State. (2) The Board may by order ban suspend or prohibit the productions, distributions, sales or exhibitions of any film, pornographic books or publications in the State, where in the opinion of the Board it is offensive to public morality and decency.

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License exhibition

PART III – CINEMATOGRAPHY LICENSING 10. An exhibition for the purposes of which film is used shall be:a. on premises of in or from a mobile cinema, vehicle or vessel licensed in accordance with this law; and b. by means of a cinematography or other similar projection apparatus licensed in accordance with this law. 11. (1) The Board may grant licenses in respect of premises, a mobile cinema, a vehicle or a vessel under paragraph (a) of section 10 to such persons as it thinks fit on such terms and condition and under such restrictions as, subject to regulation made hereunder, the Board specify in the license. (2) The Board may:(a) refuse to grant license or (b) at any time modify or vary the terms condition of or revoke any license already granted. (3) A license shall not be granted in respect of any premises or mobile cinema, vehicle or vessel unless the Board is satisfied that such premises, mobile cinema, vehicle for vessel is safe and otherwise suitable for the proposed exhibition. 12 (1) The Board may grant license in respect of cinematography or other similar projection apparatus under paragraph (b) of section 10 to such person as it thinks fit on such terms and conditions and under restrictions as subject to regulations made hereunder the Board may specify in the license. (2) The Board may:(a) refuse to grant license; or at any time modify or vary the terms, condition and restriction of or revoke any license already granted on such similar projection apparatus.

Grant and Revocation of license for premises

Grant and revocation of license on projection apparatus

13. Every license shall be in force for a period of one year or for such a shorter period as the Board on the grant of the license may determine, unless the license is previously revoked. 14. The provision of section 10, 11, and 12 shall not apply to a mobile cinema which operates under the control of the Government of the State or a Local Government Council or of any statutory corporation or Board. 15. (1) Where the Board has granted a license upon the condition that the exhibition shall be conducted under the super intendance of an officer of the Government of the State it shall in such case be lawful for such an officer at any time to

Period of license

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Supervision and enforcement of fire safety standards

Cap 46 of 1991

Prohibition of Films for exhibition and exemption

order such exhibition to cease or give any other direction which he may think necessary for the purpose of ensuring safety in the premises or vehicle or vessel in which the exhibition takes place or safety of the people attending the exhibition and the enforcement of fire safety standards shall be as provided by Fire Service Law 1991. (2) Any person who in any way hinders or obstructs any such officer to perform his official duty shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable to a fine of five thousand naira or to imprisonment for six months or both.

Exemption in case of certain mobile cinema

PART IV – CENSORSHIP OF FILMS 16. (1) Subject to the provision of this law a person shall not exhibit or cause or allow to be exhibited any film in the State without the approval for exhibition given by Censorship Board. Except that nothing in this section shall apply:a. To any exhibition given in premises to which the public is not admitted. b. To any film exempted by the Board under this law and imported produced or issued by or by the direction of i. The State Government. ii. The diplomatic representative of any Commonwealth or foreign country iii. The United Nation Organization or any organ of the organization. iv. Any educational scientific or cultural body or society including any broadcasting and television organization. (2) any person who:a. exhibits or causes or allow to be exhibited any film contrary to the provisions of this section or b. being the owner of a cinematography or occupier of premises uses or allows the cinematography or premises to be used in contravention of this section commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment of not less than one year or a fine of ten thousand naira or both and where the offence is a continuing one shall be liable to six months imprisonment or a fine of one thousand naira or both. 17. (1) Where the Commissioner after consultation with the Governor is satisfied that it is in the public interest so to do and notwithstanding:a. that a film has already been approved for exhibition under any enactment or law or b. that an aggrieved party has appealed against such film

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approval he may by such means (including media broadcast) as he thinks fit give public notice of the cancellation shall have immediate effect. (2) If public notice has been given of the cancellation otherwise than by publication in the Gazette notice of such cancellation shall forthwith be published in the State Gazette and the Commissioner shall as soon as possible inform the State Executive Council of the reasons for his action. (3) The failure to comply with the requirement of the Commissioner under this section shall be an offence punishable on conviction to imprisonment of not less than one year or fine of not less than ten thousand naira and if the offence is a continuing one by an admitted penalty of not less than six months imprisonment or a fine of one thousand naira.

Power of Commissioner of information to cancel approval of exhibition

18. (1) Where a Police Officer or any person authorized in that behalf by the Board in writing has reasonable cause to believe that an exhibition is or is about to commence he may on production of his pass or other proper authority enter the premises for the purposes of ensuring compliance with the provisions of his law or of any regulations made there under. (2) The search to be conducted under this section shall comply with the provision of the Criminal Procedure Code Law 1991 (3) Any person who obstructs or otherwise prevents the entry of any person authorized under this section to enter into the premises shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine of one thousand naira.

Power of entry and searching in premises for exhibiting of films

PART – STAFF OF THE BOARD 19. (1) The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Governor and shall be the accounting officer of the Board

Cap 37 of 1991

Appointment of Executive Director and his functions

(2) The Executive Director shall:a. Be responsible for the day to day administration of the Board. b. Take charge of all correspondence with the Board c. Perform such other duties as may from time to time be assigned to him by the Board and d. Be responsible to the Chairman in the day to day performance of his function. 20. (1) The Board may appoint such number of other staff as he may think necessary from time to time including secondment or transfer from the State Civil Service. (2) The Board shall determine the remuneration and tenure of office of employees.

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Other staff

21. (1) Persons employed by the Board shall be entitled to pensions, gratuities and other retirement benefits in the same ways as other Civil Servants in the State. (2) Nothing in this section shall prevent the appointment of a person to any office in the Board on terms and conditions which preclude the grant of pension or gratuity in respect of service in that office. PART VI – MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 22. The proceeding of the Board are set out in the schedule to this law.

Pension and other benefits

23. The Board shall set up a fund consisting of such monies as may in each financial year be appropriated by the State Government for the purposes of the performance of its function under this law. (2) The Board shall utilized the fund for the following purposes:a. remuneration and other allowances of the Chairman and other members of the Board. b. employment of staff of the Board c. payment of pensions, gratuities and other retirement benefits under or pursuant to this Law or any other enactment. d. acquisition and upkeep of premises and any other capital expenditure of the Board. e. any other payment incidental to the foregoing provisions or in connection with other function of the Board pursuant to this Law.

Proceedings

Funds of the Board

24. (1) At the end of each of financial year the Executive Director shall prepare estimates of recurrent and capital expenditure of the Board and when approved by the Board the Executive Director shall forward such estimates to the Governor through the Commissioner of Information and Culture for approval. (2) The State Auditor General shall provide and recommend a list of Auditors qualified to be appointed by the Board as External Auditors to audit the accounts of the Board every year as provided by Audit Edict of 1991. 25. (1) The Board shall not later than June in each financial year prepare and submit to the Governor through the Commissioner of Information and Culture, a report of its

Accounts and Audit

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activities of the preceding financial year and a copy of the audited account of the Board for that year and auditor’s report thereon. 26. any person who exhibits or causes or allow to be exhibited any inflammable or otherwise dangerous film contrary to the provisions of this law shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine of fifty thousand naira or to imprisonment for a term of two years or to both and where be offence is a continuing one the offender shall in addition be liable to a fine of twenty five thousand naira or imprisonment for a term of one year or both.

Cap 11 of 1999

Annual Report

27. The Governor may make regulations:a. for prescribing the procedure and fees payable on application for a license and the terms conditions and restrictions to be imposed. b. for controlling and regulating the production of any film intended for exhibition so as to prevent the performance of undesirable or dangerous acts or the exhibition of any film not otherwise approved under this law. c. for prescribing fire safety conditions to be observed on premises within the meaning of this law where exhibitions are given and conditions to be observed for the safety and control of persons attending any exhibition. d. for prescribing any particular make or description of film as inflammable or of a dangerous nature. e. for prescribing the penalties to be imposed for the breach of regulations under this Law not exceeding a fine of fifty thousand naira or imprisonment for two years or both and in addition where the offence is a continuing one for a fine not exceeding twenty five thousand naira or imprisonment not exceeding one year or both f. prescribing the procedure to be followed for the censorship generally of any film submitted to the Board and the fees to be paid. g. providing the form of approval to be given by the Board and the conditions and limitations on exhibition which may be imposed and the method of display or publication of the approval of the Board. h. prescribing the powers and duties of the Chairman the Executive Director and members of the Board. i. providing exemption from censorship of such classes of film as the Board may think fit or of any film intended to be exhibited before any particular group or groups of persons. j. the retention of film or any part of film of approval in

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withheld and for the imposition of restrictions on the possession or disposal of any such film or part. k. prescribing the method of review of a decision of the Board by appeal to the Commissioner. l. for approving posters and advertisements for display in connection with exhibition. m. for the suitable association or other forms of relationship of the Board with any State National or International bodies, and n. generally for the carrying out of the purpose of this law. PART VII – TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS AND SAVINGS 28. (1) All existing applications on cinematography licenses pending before the Commissioner shall cease and abate with effect to the coming into operation of this law. (2) The application in subsection (1) shall comply with provisions of this law. (3) Nothing shall affect any proceedings or action pending in Court and such proceedings action may be contained as if it has been commented under this law. (4) The following laws are hereby repealed:a. Cinematography (Licensing) Law 1991 and b. Cinematography (Censorship) Law 1991 Section 22

Standing orders

Quorum

SCHEDULE PROCEEDING OF THE BOARD 1. (1) The Board may make Standing Orders to regulate its proceedings. (2) Subject to the Standing Orders made pursuant to subsection (1) above, the Board may set up a number of Standing or ad-hoc committees as it think fit to consider and submit report in respect of any matter which the Board has power to deal with under this law. (3) Any committee set up under this section shall be presided over by a member of the Board and shall be made up of such number of other person (who need not be member of the Board) as the Board may determine in each case. 2. (1) At any meeting of the Board, half of members shall form the quorum. (2) At any meeting of a committee set up pursuant to subparagraph (1) of this paragraph, half of the members shall form the quorum. (3) The proceedings of the Board or a committee shall not be

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proceeding

invalidated by reason:a. of any vacancy in its membership or absence of any member. b. of any defect in the appointment of a members or by reason that person not entitled to do so took part in its proceedings.

Co-option of member

4. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Standing orders that may be made by the Board it may co-opt members to attend its meetings and advise on any matter referred to the Board: Except that the co-opted members shall not count towards a quorum and shall not be entitled to vote at any meeting of the committee or Board AUTHENTICATION BY THE CLERK TO THE HOUSE This printed impression has been carefully compared by me with the Bill which has passed the House of Assembly and found by me to be a true and correctly printed copy of the said Bill.

YAZID M. ZUBAIR Clerk to the House Assembly

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STATE CENSORSHIP FILM BOARD LAW 2001 CINEMATOGRAPHY (LICENSING) (CENSORSHIP) REGULATIONS 2001 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section 1. 2.

PART I-PRELIMINARY Short title and commencement Interpretation

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

PART II SAFETY Exit Seating Stairs Use of material Staff Fire appliances Smoking Inflammables articles Projection rooms Cinematography Spool boxes Take-up spools Maximum film in projection room Re-winding room Exhibition of Regulations Film to be kept in boxes Film store rooms Transitional provision relating to theatre PART III-LIGHTENING AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

Application of part iii Control of lighting Electrical installation Projection and rewinding room and store Safety lighting 29

26. 27. 28.

Batteries for safety Floating batteries Trickle charged batteries

29. 30. 31. 32. 33.

PART IV-ENCLOSED THEATRE Application of part iv Projection room Seats Fire appliances Re-winding room

34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39.

PART V-OCCASIONAL THEATRES Seating and exits Projectors Reserved space Film Rewinding Exemptions

40. 41. 42. 43. 44.

PART VI-PORTABLE PROJECTION APPARATUS Application of part vi Fire precautions Spool boxes Electrical circuits for portable projectors Exemptions

45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56.

PART VI-CINEMATOGRAPHY LICENSING Licenses for theatres form A, Second Schedule Licenses for occasional theatres form B, Second Schedule Licenses for mobile cinemas form C Second Schedule Plan to be submitted Licenses for cinematography apparatus form D Second Schedule Certificates Grant of licenses for theatre and occasional theatres Forms of licenses Conditions of licenses Authorized alterations to be recorded Renewal of licenses Additional fees

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PART VIII-CINEMA HOUSE, VIDEO/CABLE SATELLITE VIEWING CENTERS 57. Registration of cinema House etc 58. Renewal of licenses PART IX- CLEARANCE FOR REGISTRATION OF CINEMA HOUSES 59. Clearance from local government council 60. Clearance from Divisional Police officer 61. Clearance on Electrical & Structural safety standards 62. Clearance on fire safety standards 63. Clearance on sanitary standards 64. Clearance on traditional & Culture 65. Clearance on Building Plans 66. Certificate of registration with an Association or Professional Body PART X- CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION INTO CINEMA HOUSES 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72.

Censoring film Admission of children Admission of females Prohibition of sale or consumption of alcohol etc Weekly exhibition of films Films to exhibit moral standard PART XI-CINEMA MONITORING TEAM 73. Cinema monitoring committee 74. Functions 75. Composition PART XII-VIDEO/CABLE SATELLITE VIEWING CENTERS 76. 77. 78. 79. 80.

Video centres Cables satellite centres Exhibition of films to comply with moral standards Community viewing centres Mobile cinemas

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PART XIII-CONDITIONS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF LOCAL FILM PRODUCTION COMPANIES IN THE STATE 81. 82. 83. 84.

Particulars of registration Employment of production consultant Video/film facilities Affiliation

PART XIV-CONDITIONS FOR SHOOTING, SALES AND EXHIBITION LICENSE FOR FILM PRODUCTION COMPANIES OUTSIDE THE STATE 85. Provisional licenses 86. Presentation of film script 87. Production crew 88. Foreign companies 89. Due charges PART XV-THE REGISTRATION OF AUDIO-VIDEO CASSETTE VENDORS FOR PERMIT 90. Application by audio-visual vendor 91. Particulars of applicants 92. Mobile cassette vendors 93. Labelling cassettes film 94. Sales of phonographic films etc PART XVI-CENSORSHIP OF BOOKS AND OTHERS LITERARY WORKS 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. 101. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106.

Censorship of books and other literary materials Compliance with the provisions of copy right act Prohibition of obscene/phonographic publications and exhibitions PART XVII- MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Grant of licenses Licenses for distributors, exhibitors, vendors & publishers Application for censorship certificate Exemption from exhibition Censorship criteria Decision of the Board Revocation of licenses subject condition Withdrawal for further censorship Appeal against decision of the board to the commissioner 32

107. 108. 109. 110. 111. 112.

Review committee Remittance of fees Registers Amendment of registers Evidence of registration Offence and penalties

TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS 113. Revocation of 1963 Regulations and licenses

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FIRST SCHEDULE Regulations 23 Electrical wiring SECOND SCHEDULE Forms

Regulations 50,52 90,100,101,103,104, &106

STATE CENSORSHIP FILM BOARD LAW 2001 CINEMATOGRAPHY (LICENSING) (CENSORSHIP) REGULATIONS 2001 In exercise of the powers conferred upon me by section 27 of the Kano State Censorship Film Board Law 2001 and all other powers enabling me on that behalf, I, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the Governor of Kano State of Nigeria, do hereby make the following Regulations: Short title Commencement

and

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These Regulations may be cited as the cinematography (Licensing) (Censorship) Regulations 2001 and shall be deemed to have come into operation on --------------------day of-----------------2001

Interpretation

2.

In these Regulations unless the context otherwise requires“Accumulator” means a voltaic cell which is reversible, and which; after discharge can be restored to be charged condition by passing a current through; it in the direction opposite to that of discharge; “Auditorium” means that part a theatre to which the public is admitted for the purpose of seeing an exhibition; “Battery” means two or more accumulators, electrically connected and employed as a single unit’ “International Standard” means the latest revision of publication so designated and issued by International Standards or any standard in lieu of that standards’ “Building” includes any booth, tent or similar structure,

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“Chief Inspecting Engineer” means any person for the being appointed to that office under the State government; “Cinematography” means all projections apparatus used for an exhibition, “Commissioner” means the Commissioner charged with the responsibility for matters relating to cinematography and Censorship of these Regulations. “Electrical Engineer” means any person authorized in writing under the hand of inspecting engineer to inspect, test and certify electrical installations as required by these Regulations; “Enclosed Theatre” means any theatre in which the auditorium is altogether enclosed and more than half of the auditorium is covered by a roof; “Fire Resisting” includes hard non-resinous timber at least one inch thick or timber completely sheathed in combustible material; “Floating Battery: means a battery continuous connected to both discharged circuit and a discharging circuit which is regulated that the main charging current compensates for booth the electricity discharged by a battery and the requirement of the discharge system not furnished by the battery; “Electrical Regulations” means the latest of the Regulations for the Electrical Equipment of Building issued by the institution of Electrical Engineer; “License” means a license granted under Regulation ------ of these Regulations; “Occasional Theatre” means any building which in the opinion of

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the Board is not designed primarily for use as theatre and which is not used or intended to be used for more than sixty days in any one year of which days not more than tree are consecutive; “Theatre” means any building, vehicle, or vessel used for exhibitions; “Trickle Charge” means the application of battery of steady charge with a very small electrical current; so calculated as to allow the battery constantly to be maintained in a fully charged conditions; “Permit” means a permit granted under these Regulations; “Provisional License” means a license granted under these Regulations; “Stage Play” includes every tragedy, comedy, farce, opera, burletta, interlude, melodrama, pantomime or other entertainment of the stage play; except that a stage play shall not apply to any theatrical representation in booth or show by a proper authority in lawful fair, feast or customary meeting of like kind. “Board” means Kano State Censorship Film Board by section 3 of the Kano State’s Censorship Board Law 2000. “Chairman” means the Chairman of the Board; “Distributor” means a person for the time being engaged in the business of leasing, hiring or selling films, video works or publications; “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Board appointed under section 19 of the Kano State Censorship Board Law 2000. “Film” includes any record, however made of a sequence of visual

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images, which is a record capable of being used as a means of showing that sequence as a moving picture, hearing sound or music or publications. “Member” means a member of the Board and includes the Chairman; “Picture” means a picture or other visual image exhibited or capable of being exhibited from a film or video work; “Premises” means any house, room, building, garden, shop or place where any film or video work is exhibited, leased, hired to which admission is or may be procured by payment of money or by ticket or by other means or considerations; “Prescribed Fees” means fees prescribed in these Regulations; “Producer” in relation to a film, video work or publication means the person making the arrangements necessary for the production of a film, video work or publication and for the organization and direction of the scenes to be depicted in the film, video or work or publication; “Registered Film, Video or Publication” means any film, video work or publication approved for registration pursuant to these Regulations; “Video Works” means any series of visual image (with or without sound): (a) Produced electronically by the use of information contained on any disc or magnetic tape; and (b) Shown as a moving picture; “Video Recording” means any disc or magnetic tape containing

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information by the use of which the whole or a part of a video work may be produced; “Supply” means supply in any manner, whether or not for reward and includes supply by way of sale, letting or hire, exchange or loans and references to a supply shall be constructed accordingly; “Premises” includes any vehicle, vessel or stall. Exits

3.

PART II SAFETY (1) Every theatre shall be provided with an adequate number of exits clearly indicated, and so placed and maintained as readily to afford the audience ample means of safe egress. (2) Any theatre exit doors shall (a) Be so constructed and maintained as open upward easily on being pressed from within; (b) Be at least 5 feet wide between frames and have leaves; (c) Be provided on every floor at the rate of at least one exit door to every one hundred persons for whom accommodation is available on the floor but in no case shall there be less than two exits doors on each floor; (d) Communicate by the shortest possible rout with a public street or large open space and the width of any passage connecting any exit door with a public street or open space shall no be less than the width of the door.

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(3) No gangway in a theatre shall lead into another narrower width in a direction taken towards the nearest exit, and no exit door shall be narrower than the gangway from which it gives egress. (4) The minimum clear width of gangways in a theatre shall be four feet. (5) The gangways, the staircases, and the passages leading to the exists in a theatre shall, during the presence of the public in the theatre, be kept clear of obstructions. (6) No person other than a number of the staff on duty or a person authorized by law to enter the theatre without paying for admission shall in a theatre be allowed to stand anywhere in the auditorium or in any of the gangways intersecting the rows of seats, or in the space between the front row of seat and the screen while the theatre is open to the public. Seating

4.

(1) The seating in a theatre shall be further from an exit than seventy-five feet. (2) In a theatre there shall be a clear distance of at least fifteen inches between the back of one row of seats and the front of the next row. (3) Not more than eighteen adjoining seats may be placed in any one row in a theatre. (4) Every row of seats in a theatre shall have access to a gangway at each end.

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(5) When a projection room is in the auditorium of a theatre no person shall sit within six feet of any wall of the projection room where any opening on that wall is less than five feet from the ground, and where an opening is more than five feet from the ground no person shall sit less than 4 feet from that wall. (6) The seating accommodation in theatre shall be divided by gangways between the several price-classes of seats. Stairs

5.

(1) Every stairways in a theatre shall: Be made of incombustible materials and shall be not less than five feet wide between strings; (a) Have a tread of not less than ten inches in width measured from riser to riser or any rise more than seven and a half inches in height measured from the surface of one tread to that of the next and the width of tread and height of rise shall be constant throughout any flight; (b) Be provided with closer risers; (c) Not have any winders (d) Have balusters at least three feet six inches high and space between these shall not exceed six inches. (2) In a theatre the number of stairs in any one flight shall not exceed fifteen and the landing in any stairway shall be not less in its going than its width and at least three steps shall separate any two landings.

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Use of materials

6.

In theatre every floor and every wall and ceiling shall be made of incombustible materials and every roof shall be made of incombustible materials provided that members of roof trusses may consist of fire-resistant materials.

Staff

7.

(1) The licensee of a theatre or a responsible person nominated by him in writing as manager shall be present and in charge during the whole time of an exhibition and shall be assisted by a sufficient staff of attendants who shall include a chief attendant and not less than one attendant for each exit. (2) The licensee or such responsible person shall instruct the attendants as to their respective duties, with particular reference to the carrying out of these Regulations. (3) The licensee shall, on nominating a manager in accordance with paragraph (1), immediately inform the Board in writing of the name and address of such manager. (4) Where at any exhibition the majority of the audience are under fourteen years of age, the number of attendants required by paragraph (1) shall be such as to enable them effectively to control the moments of the members of the audience whilst entering and leaving the theatre and during the exhibition and to ensure the orderly and safe clearance of the theatre in case of emergency and

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shall be in the proportion of not less than one attendant to every fifty members of the audience. (5) All the attendants shall remain on duty during the whole time while the premises are open to the public. (6) All persons responsible for or employed in or in connection with the exhibition shall take all due precaution for the prevention of accidents and shall abstain from any act whatever which tends to cause fire and is not reasonably necessary for the purpose of the exhibition. (7) The operators and every other person who may be called upon to handle film within the building for any purpose shall be fully instructed as to the dangers arising from the use of film, the precaution to be observed to prevent risk of ignition and the steps to be taken in the event of a film smouldering or catching fire. (8) At every exhibition there shall be present at least one member of the staff who holds a certificate dated within the preceding three years and signed by Chief Executive Officer of any fire brigade, in the State of Nigeria that he has been trained in fire fighting by such fire brigade, and has reached a satisfactory standards of training so, however, that the Board may exempt from this requirement the licensee of a theatre other than an enclosed theatre in respect of such theatre.

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Fire appliances

8.

(1) The licensee of a theatre shall provide and maintain in good working order in such theatre fire appliances suitable to the character of the building and adequate to deal with an outbreak of fire to the satisfaction of the Board. (2) The appliances referred to in paragraph (1) shall, in addition to any other appliances required by the Board, include a form type extinguisher, an axe or crowbar and not less than two buckets of water and two buckets of sand for every twenty yards of wall space on every floor, and shall be kept in an easily accessible position close to the walls of the auditorium and at intervals of not more than twenty yards. (3) The licensee shall nominate a responsible person to be in charge of such appliances and ensure that they are kept constantly. (4) The person referred to in paragraph (3) shall ensure that there shall at all times be within the projection room sufficient means of dealing with fire readily available for use, and these shall include: (a) Two thick woollen blankets which shall be kept soaked in water; (b) Two buckets of water; (c) A bucket of dry sand; and (d) Two carbon tetrachloride fire extinguishers. (5) Before the commencement of each exhibition, the

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operator shall satisfy himself that the fire appliances within the projection room are ready for use. Smoking

9.

(1) No person shall, at any time, smoke in the projection room or in any part of the premises in which film is stored, wound or repaired. (2) Notices starting that smoking is prohibited shall be kept posted in the projection room and storeroom and any such part of the premises as aforesaid.

Inflammable articles

10.

(1) No person shall take any inflammable article or naked light into, or keep in, the projection room or any part of the premises in which film is stored, wound or repaired.

Projection room

11.

(1) The cinematograph shall be placed in a projection room constructed of concrete, brick or stone with a floor space of not less than nine feet between floor and ceiling. (2) All fittings and fixtures within the projection room shall be constructed of fire resisting materials. (3) The entrance to the projection room shall be situated at the rear therefore and fitted with a self-closing, close fitting door of fire resisting materials, which shall be kept closed during the exhibition. (4) The opening through which necessary pipes and cables pass into the projection room shall be efficiently sealed or bushed, as the case may be. (5) The openings in the front face of the projection room

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shall be covered with glass and shall not be larger than is necessary for effective projection and observation. (6) Each opening referred to in paragraph (5) shall be fitted with a sheet metal screen not less than one-eight of an inch thick which can be released from both the inside and the outside of the projection room so that it automatically closes with a close-fitting joint and such screens shall be released simultaneously from the operating position near any of the projectors. (7) The openings referred to in paragraph (5) shall not exceed two for each projecting apparatus; and not more than two of the openings shall be left unscreened at any one time notwithstanding that there be two or more lanterns in the projection room unless a control is provided by which all the screens can be released simultaneously from both the inside and the outside of the projection room. (8) The door of the projection room and all openings, bushes and joints shall be so constructed and maintained as to prevent, so far as possible, the escape of any smoke into the auditorium or any part of the building to which the public is admitted. (9) Every projection room shall be mechanically ventilated by an extract fan: (a) Having a duty of not less than fifteen thousand cubic feet of air per hour; and

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(b) Being capable of giving not less than ten air changes per hour in such projection room. (10)

Every extract fan referred to in paragraph (9) shall

exhaust outside the building. (11)

Every projection room shall contain a notice

prominently displayed warning operators to turn off the fan in the event of fire. (12)

Every projection room shall have a minimum open

free area of five square feet for every hundred square feet of floor area or part thereof in such projection room. (13)

The projection room shall be in the charge of a

competent operator of over eighteen years of age who shall be present in the projection room during the whole time that the apparatus is in use so, however, that the operator may leave the projection room for a short period in case of need provided that a competent assistant, over eighteen years of age, is left in charge and the operator remains within immediate call. (14)

No person other than the operator and his assistant

shall enter or be allowed to have access to the projection room. Cinematograph

12.

(1) A cinematograph when in use shall be placed on firm supports constructed of incombustible material. (2) Every lantern shall be fitted with a metal shutter which can readily be inserted by hand between the source of

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light and the film gate, and every projector shall be fitted with a metal shutter so arranged as automatically to cut off the film gate from the source of light when the projector stops. (3) The construction of the film gate shall be substantial and such as to afford ample heat-radiant surface. (4) The passage for the film in a cinematograph shall be sufficiently narrow to prevent flames travelling upwards or downwards from the light opening. Spool boxes

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(1) A cinematograph shall be fitted with two metal spool boxes of substantial construction to and fro, which the film shall be made to travel, unless both the film spools contained in a metal chamber of substantial construction below the projector. (2) There shall not be more than two thousand feet either of two metal spool boxes. (3) The spool boxes or chamber shall be made to close in such a manner, and shall be fitted film slots so constructed, as to prevent the passage of flame to the interior of the box or chamber, and they shall remain so closed during the whole time that projection is taking place.

Take-up spools

14.

Take-up spools shall be mechanically driven and films shall be wound upon spools so that the wound film shall not at any time reach or project beyond the edges of the flanges of the spool.

Maximum film projection room

in

15.

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thousand feet of film, whichever shall be the greater, shall be in the projection room at the same time and that any film which is not in use in a projection room shall be kept in a metal box. Re-winding room

16.

(1) A separate room constructed throughout of fire-resisting material shall be provided for re-winding and repairing films. (2) All fittings and fixtures within the rewinding room shall be constructed of fire-resisting material, and the entrance shall be provided with a self-closing, closefitting door of fire-resisting material, and if there is any communicating doorway or other opening between the projection room and the re-winding room it shall also be provided with a self-closing, close-fitting door or shutter of fire-resisting material. (3) Means of egress from the re-winding room shall be provided in addition to any egress through the projection room. (4) The re-winding room shall be re-wound or repaired or inspected in any place other than the re-winding room. (5) Not more than twenty spools or twenty thousand feet of film, which ever shall be the greater, shall be kept in the re-winding room at any time. (6) All film in the re-winding room shall be kept in closed metals boxes except when being re-wound, inspected or repaired.

Exhibition regulations

of

17.

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times exhibited in the projection room and that another copy is during any exhibition exhibited in the auditorium and that such copies are easily accessible to the operators and attendants. Film to be kept in boxes

18.

(1) All film, except when required to be exposed for the purpose of examination, checking, cleaning, packing, rewinding, repairing or projecting shall be kept in properly closed metal boxes. (2) No box shall contain more than one thousand feet of film.

Film store rooms

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(1) All boxes containing film other than film lawfully in the projection room or the re-winding room shall be kept in a separate storeroom. (2) Every store-room where film is kept: (a) Shall not be situated within twenty feet of any theatre or of any other store when film is kept; (b) Shall not communicate with any theatre; (c) Shall be constructed of fire-resisting materials; (d) Shall have walls at least nine inches thick; (e) Shall have a minimum ventilation free area of two square feet per hundred square feet of floor area or part thereof provided by means of protected openings; (f) Shall be equipped with an efficient system of forced drought ventilation, in which all motors shall be entirely enclosed; (g) Shall not be used for any purpose other than for

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storing film; (h) Shall not contain more than one thousand spools of film; (i) Shall be kept securely locked when not in use. (3) Every storeroom shall be provided with not more than one door, which shall be made of steel. (4) Except with the approval of the Board, no person shall bring into a storeroom an electrical or other appliance likely to produce an exposed spark and no fire or flame or other agency likely to ignite film and no such appliance, fire or flame shall be kept in a storeroom. (5) No person other that the operator and its assistants shall enter or be allowed to have access to any storeroom. (6) All waste film shall be collected at frequent intervals and placed in a strong metal box with a hinged lid; hence it shall be removed and burnt at regular intervals. (7) Not less than two buckets of water and one bucket of sand for every one hundred and twenty square feet or part thereof floor space shall be kept constantly provided in the storeroom for the purpose of extinguishing any fire, which may occur. (8) The following premises shall not be used for keeping or storing of film: (a) Premises situated underneath premises used for residential purposes; (b) Premises so situated that a fire occurring therein

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might interfere with the means of escape from the cinema or any adjoined building. Transitional provisions relating to theatre

20.

A theatre licensed as such at the date of the publication of these Regulations in the State Gazette shall not, for one year after the date of commencement of these Regulations be required to comply with the provisions of Regulations 5 and 6.

Application of Part III

21.

PART III-LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION (1) Subject as hereinafter provided in these Regulations the provisions of this part shall apply to every theatre, projection room, rewinding room and film storeroom. (2) The following provisions of this Regulation shall apply to the lighting and electrical installation of any theatre (other than an enclosed theatre) which is licensed at the date of the publication of these Regulations in the State Gazette and which complies with the Electrical wiring Regulations: (a) During the period of one year next following the date of commencement of these Regulations such theatre shall not be required to comply with any of the provisions of this part; (b) During the period of two years next following the aforementioned period of one year such theatre shall be required to comply with Regulations 25, 26, 27 and 28 only of this part; (c) From and after the expiry of three years from the date of commencement of these Regulations

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such theatre shall be required to comply with all the provisions of this part. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of the paragraph (a) and (b) of paragraph (2), if any such theatre is substantially rewired before the expiry of three years from the date of commencement of these Regulations, the lighting and electrical installation thereof shall, up such rewiring, comply with all the provisions of this part. Control of lighting

22.

Where the general lighting of the premises can be controlled from within the projection or rewinding room, there shall also be separate and independent means of control outside of and away from the projection or rewinding room.

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23.

(1) Where electrical energy is used for lighting or other purposes within the building the following provisions in these sub Regulations shall be observed for electrical installation. (2) Installation generally shall be in accordance with the standard Regulations (3) The main supply fuses and switches:(a) Shall not be accessible to the public; (b) Shall not be located where there is ample space and head room and where there is no risk of fire resulting there from; (c) Shall not be placed in a projection room, rewinding room or film store;

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(4) Each of the main circuits shall be taken from the source of supply for the projector circuit so that no accident to this circuit can affect the general lighting; (5) Each of the main circuits shall be separately protected by an efficient linked switched and by a fuse on each phase; (6) The general wiring of the building shall in accordance with the first schedule, except as regards any necessary flexible conductors such as may be required for pendant lamps or movable fittings. (7) All fuses and distribution boards shall be of a completely protected type so constructed that the fuse holders can be handled for renewal of the fuse wires without risk of touching live metal. (8) Portable lamps for the orchestra or similar lighting shall be connected to a separate circuit or circuits from the distribution fuse boards. (9) The electrical installation shall be in the charge of a competent person, whether the operator, or another, who shall be conversant with such installation and be on duty shall at all times when the installation is on. Projection rewinding store

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and and

24.

(1) Sub Regulations 2 to 21 in this Regulation shall apply to projection and rewinding rooms and film store. (2) All wiring contained in the projection and rewinding rooms and film store shall be carried out in a mineral insulated metal winding sheeted fire-resisting system

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approved by chief inspecting engineer. (3) All slack cables shall be heavily covered with asbestos. (4) An efficient double-pole main switch shall be fixed within the projection room whereby all current may be cut off from the projector circuit or circuits within the projection room, and an additional double-pole or triplepole switch shall be fixed for each arc lamp so that the current may be cut off whilst recombining is taking place. (5) Where two or more projectors are installed and changeover switch is required it shall, unless it be a double-pole switch having a secure “off” position, be in addition to and not in substitution for the main switch. (6) All live parts of apparatus within five feet of the projector shall be shielded so that they cannot be accidentally touched. (7) The covers of enclosed switches shall be of metal, and shall be so constructed that the switch handle does not work through an open slot. (8) Within the projection and rewinding room the pressure of the supply between any two conductors or between any conductor and the earth shall not at any time exceed 250volts direct or 125volts altering for the projector act circuit and where the supply or the alternating current is at a higher pressure shall be reduced by means of a double wound transformer.

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(9) The projector motor circuit shall be controlled by a double pole or triple-pole switch, the motor starter and its resistance may be within the projection room. (10)

Fuse shall be so constructed and enclosed that

there is no danger from live metals to persons inserting or withdrawing a fuse-carrier and that hot metal cannot be scattered in the event of a fuse element melting on the occurrence of a fault or short circuit. (11)

The lamps for lighting the projection and

rewinding room and film store shall not be connected to the safety lighting and shall be of the bulkhead type. (12)

All metal work liable to become accidentally

charged, including the projecting apparatus, shall be efficiently earthed and the size of the earth wires shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Standard Regulations. (13)

The arc lamp adjusting handles shall be made of

insulating material and shall be constructed and arranged that the hand cannot inadvertently touch live metal. (14)

An ammeter shall be provided in the projector or

lantern arc-circuit within the projection room. (15)

Resistances

shall

be

so

constructed

and

maintained that no coil or other part shall at any time become so heated that a piece of dry newspaper placed in contract with any parts of the resistance would

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readily ignite. (16)

The framework, support and enclosures of

resistances shall be made entirely of fire-resisting material. (17)

Resistances shall no be attached to woodwork

and shall, as far as possible, be kept away from any woodwork and all woodwork shall, where necessary, be effectively protected against overheating. (18)

The terminals of the resistances and the

connecting cables shall not be placed above the resistance elements (19)

Resistance placed where they are liable to be

accidentally touched shall be efficiently guarded. (20)

Resistances, in more than two kilowatts are

dissipated, shall be placed in a room or place other than the projector or rewinding room and accessible only to the technical staff and if such room or place is within the theatre the room or place shall not communicate directly with the auditorium and it shall be well ventilated by ample inlets and outlets connecting directly with the outer air and switches suitably placed shall be provided whereby the pressure may be cut off from the resistance. (21)

Motor generators of electrical generating plant

and the main switchgear shall be in a room or rooms constructed of fire-resisting materials which room or

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rooms may also contain the main resistances and the supply fuses and switches and shall be well-ventilated and shall not communicate directly with the auditorium or any part of the building to which the public is admitted and shall not be used as a projection room, rewinding room, or film store. Safety lighting`

25.

(1) Means of illumination, hereinafter in these Regulations called the safety lighting, shall be provided in every theatre: (a) In the auditorium; (b) In all exits leading there from to the outside of the theatre, including all courts, passages stairways or ramps and in all other parts of the promises to which to which for the time being the public has access; and (c) For all notices indicating exits from any part of the premises. (2) The safety lighting of every part of theatre shall at all times when members of the public are upon the premises be maintained in working order and so kept in use that it is adequate to enable the public to see their way out of the premises. (3) In addition to their illumination by the safety lighting, all notices indicating exits from any part of the theatre shall, at all times when members of the public are upon the premises, be illuminated by the general lighting.

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(4) Electrical conductors forming part of the safety lighting system shall not be contained in the same conduit or incorporated in the same cable as electrical conductors used for any purpose. (5) The safety lighting system shall not be controllable from the projection room or rewinding room, or a room where film is stored or from any place accessible to the public. (6) Where safety lighting is installed and maintained strictly in accordance with the Standard Code of practice entitled “Maintained lighting for Cinemas” the requirements of this Regulation shall be deemed to be fulfilled. Batteries for safety

26.

Where the safety lighting is derived from a battery of accumulators the battery shall be fully charged before the public is first admitted on any day, except in the cases for which Regulations 27 and 28 provide, shall be of such capacity and so maintained as to be capable of supplying at normal voltage the full load which will be connected thereto while the public is upon the premises.

Floating batteries

27.

A floating battery of accumulators for the purpose of supplying the safety lighting may be connected with or without converting or rectifying apparatus to the same source of supply as the general lighting if: (a) The capacity of the battery is sufficient to supply at normal voltage the load which will be connected thereto for not less than three hours;

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(b) The rate of charging the battery is of regulated and adjusted that the battery is reserved for that purpose only; (c) Any converting or rectifying apparatus for the charging supply to the battery is reserved for that purpose only; (d) Where the charging arrangements permit a reversal of current, controlling switcher capable automatically of disconnecting the battery from the source of supply, is provided and no each day before the public is admitted to the premises is tested by a competent person, the test including disconnection of the source of supply and observation of the consequent automatic

operation

of

the

controlling

switchgear and if the controlling switchgear becomes inoperative, paragraph (e) of this Regulation shall apply as if a failure of the source of supply had occurred\; and (e) A suitable visual or audible operating at a place where an authorized person in normally present shall be arranged to indicate a failure of the source from which the battery is charged. Trickle batteries

charged

28.

The safety lighting may, notwithstanding any provision of these Regulations, be derived from the same source as the general lighting of the premises, and be so derived otherwise than by connecting a

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floating battery of accumulators to that source as provided by Regulation 27: provided that the provisions of paragraph (a) to (e) of Regulation 27 shall be satisfied, and provided further that an automatic quick acting change-over switch or switches shall be installed capable of connecting the safety lighting to battery or batteries of accumulators and such change-over switch or switches shall have been approved by an electrical engineer. Application of part iv

29.

PART IV - ENCLOSED THEATRES The provisions of this part shall apply to enclosed theatres only but nothing herein shall be constructed as an exemption from the provisions of any other part of these Regulations except to the extent permitted by these Regulations.

Projection room

30.

In the case of an enclosed theatre, the projection rooms shall be outside the auditorium: provided that if the Board is of the opinion that, in the case of an enclosed theatre licensed at the date of publication of these Regulations in the State Gazette, compliance with the requirement that the projection room shall be outside the auditorium is impracticable and in the circumstances unnecessary for securing safety, this requirement shall not apply.

Seats

31.

All seats shall be securely fastened to the floor

Fire appliances

32.

The licensee of an enclosed theatre in addition to the appliance required by Regulation 8 not less than two chemical fire extinguishers for every twenty yards of wall space on every floor and shall ensure that they are kept in an easily accessible position.

Re-winding room

33.

The re-winding room shall be outside the auditorium and shall not communicate directly therewith or with any part of the theatre to

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which the public is admitted. Seating and exits

34.

PART V - OCCASIONAL THEATRES No building shall be used as an occasional theatre unless the auditorium is provided with at least to exit door giving direct access to a public street of large open space.

Projectors

35.

(1) No cinematograph other than a portable self-contained projector shall be used in an occasional theatre. (2) The projector shall be placed on a firm support constructed of fire-resisting material and shall be kept clear of the access to any exit.

Reserved space

36.

(1) If the cinematograph in an occasional theatre is erected in any part of the auditorium or any place to which the public has access, effectual means shall be taken by the reaction of the suitable barrier to maintain around the cinematograph a clear space of at least three feet, hereinafter referred to as the “reserved space” (2) No person shall at any time smoke within the reserved space. (3) No unauthorized person shall enter or be allowed within the reserved space. (4) No person shall take any inflammable article into or keep any inflammable article in the reserved space. (5) The licensee shall provide and maintain within the reserved space at all times when the theatre is open to the public sufficient means of dealing with fire readily available for use, and these shall include two thick

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woollen blankets which shall be kept soaked with water. (6) A competent operator over eighteen years of age shall be in charge of the reserved space and shall be in charge of the reserved space and shall be present in the reserved space during the whole time that the apparatus is in use, but this shall not prevent the operator from leaving the reserved space for a short period provided that a competent assistant, over eighteen years of age, is left in charge and the operator remains within immediate call. Film

37.

During an exhibition not more than two spools or two thousand feet of film shall be in the auditorium at any one time and all other spools and film shall be kept in closed metal boxes outside the auditorium.

Rewinding

38.

No person shall re-wind film in an occasional theatre while it is open to the public.

Exemptions

39.

The provisions of Regulations 3(2), 5,6,7,(8),8,(2),16,19 and 21 to 28 inclusive shall not apply to occasional theatres unless specifically imposed and notified as conditions by the Board.

Application of part VI

40.

PART VI - PORTABLE PROJECTION APPARATUS This part shall apply only where a cinematograph having a portable self-contained projector is used, but nothing herein shall be constructed shall be construed as an exemption from the provisions of any other part of these Regulations except to the extent permitted by these Regulations.

Fire precautions

41.

(1) The projector and illuminant shall be entirely enclosed in a casing of fire-resisting material except for such

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openings as are necessary for effective manipulation and ventilation. (2) An electrical wiring or terminals fitting within the casing shall be so placed that shall be impossible for films in use in the projector to come in contact therewith. (3) Each electric circuit on the projector shall be fitted with a separate switch controlled fro outside the casing, and so placed as to be within reach of the operator when standing at the projector. (4) No illuminant other than electrical light in hermetically sealed lamps shall be used within the projector, and the illuminant shall be separately encased in such a way as to prevent contact with the film. (5) The heat of the illuminant, and its position in relation to the optical system, shall be such that in is impossible for the rays of light to ignite a stationary film Spool boxes

42.

(1) The projector shall be fitted with spool boxes of incombustible material, which shall be made to close in such a manner, and shall be fitted with film-slots so constructed. As to prevent the passage of flame to the interior of the box. (2) The spool boxes shall not be capable of carrying a roll of film or more than ten inches in diameter, and shall be so constructed as to be easily detachable from the apparatus.

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(3) (a) All film shall be contained in spool boxes, which shall be attached to the projector. (b) The door of spool boxes shall be securely closed at all times except when loading or unloading film; (c) After lording a spool box no film shall be exposed except the portion necessary for threading-up. Electrical circuits for portable projectors

43.

(1) All electrical conductors shall be of adequate size for the current, which they have to carry and shall be efficiently covered with insulating material and shall be either placed out of reach of persons in the auditorium and where they are not liable to damage, or protected against injury by suitable casings. (2) Resistances shall be made entirely of fire-resisting material and shall be so constructed and maintained that no coil or other part at any time shall become so heated that a piece of newspaper placed in contact, and shall not be placed within reach of persons in the audience. (3) The

operator

shall

satisfy

himself

before

the

commencement of each performance that all cables, leads, connections, resistances and fuses are in proper working order. The resistance, if not under constant observations, shall be inspected by the operator at least once during each performance and if any fault is detected the operator shall immediately switch off current, and the current shall remain switched off until the fault has been remedied.

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(4) The projector circuit shall be independently protected by a double-pole switch and by fuses properly enclosed and placed near the source of supply or the point of connection with the general lighting supply: provided that, where the current does not exceed five amperes and the connection of the projector circuit to the general lighting supply is made by means of a connector as described in paragraph (6) such connector may be used in substitution for a double-pole switch. (5) Where the projector circuit is connected to the general lighting supply, it shall be connected only at point where the wires of the general lighting supply are of ample size for the current they may have to carry, and the connection shall be either by securely mad joints or connections or by a properly constructed wall type connector of hand shield type and it shall not be connected to any lighting fitting by means of an adaptor to a lamp holder. Exemptions

44.

Where a portable self-contained projector is used, Regulations 12,13, and paragraph (1) t0 (5) inclusive of Regulation 24 shall no apply.

Licenses for form A, Schedule

theatres Second

45.

PART VII-CINEMATOGRAPHY LICENSING (1) An application for a license or for the renewal of the licence in respect of theatre other than occasional theatre shall be as Form A in the Second Schedule. (2) An application referred to in paragraph (1) shall reach the Board not less than thirty days prior to the date on

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which it is desired first to use the premises as a theatre or on which the current licence expires. Licences for occasional theatres form b Second Schedule

46.

(1) An application for a licence in respect of an occasional theatre shall be as in Form B in the Second Schedule. (2) Every application referred to in paragraph (1) shall reach the Board not less than three days before the earliest date in respect of which the application is made; provide that Board in it is discretion consider an application less than three days before the earliest day.

Licences for mobile cinemas form c Second Schedule

47.

(1) An application for a licence or for the renewal of a licence in respect of a mobile cinema shall be as in Form C in the Second Schedule. (2) An application referred to in paragraph (1) shall reach the Board not less than thirty days prior to the date on which it is desired first to operate the mobile cinema or on which the current licence expires.

Plan to be submitted

48.

(1) There shall be submitted in quadruplicate with every application for licence in respect of a theatre other occasional theatre, and should be Board so require, with any application for the renewal of such a licence, complete drawings of the theatre consisting plans, elevations and sections of every part of the theatre and projections room, and one copy of the drawing shall show in diagram the electric wiring of such theatre and projection room. (2) The drawings shall show: -

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(a) The position of all exists; (b) The proposed seating arrangements, including the number of seats, the distance between rows of seats and the width of gangways; (c) The proposed position and nature of all fire extinguishing appliances and equipment; (3) The drawing shall be drawn in ink or printed to a scale of not less than one inch to eight feet (4) Three copies of the drawings shall be drawn or printed on tracing or printing linen or linen backed paper and the fourth copy may be drawn on printed on cartridge paper or other suitable material and shall, after approval, be returned to the applicant for the licence who shall keep such copy available in the theatre to which the licence relates. (5) The applicant shall submit in triplicate with his application an inventory of the furniture, furnishings and equipment of the auditorium of the theatre in respect of which application is made. Licences cinematograph apparatus form Second Schedule

for

49.

d

An application for a licence or for the renewal of a licence in respect of a cinematography shall be as in Form D in the Second Schedule and any such application shall reach the Board not less than thirty days prior to the date on which it is desired first to use the cinematograph apparatus or on which the licence expires.

Certificates

50.

(1) The Board shall cause copies of every application, drawing, site plan and inventory to be sent to the Engineer, and to the officer in

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charge of police, and copy of the drawings containing the wiring diagram to electrical engineer. Forms E, F and G Second Schedule

(2) The Engineer, officer in charge of police and electrical engineer shall render to the Board Certificates as in Forms, E, F and G respectively in the Second Schedule.

Grants of licences for theatre and occasional theatres

51.

(1) The Board shall not grant an application for a licence in respect of the theatre other than an occasional theatre unless

he

shall

have

first

received

favourable

certificates from the Engineer, the officer in charge of police and the electrical engineer. (2) Before granting an application for a licence in respect of an occasional theatre, the Board shall satisfy itself that the premises comply with provisions of Part V Forms of licences form H, Second Schedule.

52.

(1) A licence for the theatre other an occasional theatre shall be as in Form H in the Second Schedule and shall be valid for one year from the date of issue or for such shorter period as the Board may determine and prescribed fees shall be payable in respect thereof to the Board.

Form I, Schedule

Second

(2) A licence for an occasional theatre shall be as in I in the Second Schedule and prescribed fees shall be payable in respect thereof to the Board.

Form J Schedule

Second

(3) A licence for a mobile cinema shall be as in Form J in the Second Schedule and shall be valid for one year from the date of issue and prescribed fees shall be payable in respect thereof to the board.

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Form K Schedule

Second

(4) A licence for a cinematograph shall be as in Form K in the Second Schedule and shall be valid for one year from the date of issue or for such shorter period as the Board may determine and prescribed fees shall be payable in respect thereof to the Board.

Conditions for licence

53.

(1) The following conditions shall be inserted in every licence granted under these Regulations in respect of a theatre other than the occasional theatre (a) The Number of persons admitted to use the seating accommodation shall not exceed the number stated in the licence; (b) The licence shall display over the main entrance of the theatre a notice to that effect that the building has been licensed as a cinematograph theatre; (c) All exist and fire-escapes shall, during the presence of the public in the theatre, be kept clear of obstructions; (d) The

licensee

shall

take

all

reasonable

precautions for the prevention of accidents and shall comply strictly with these Regulations; (e) The

licensee

shall

make

any

structural

alterations or, except, in case of emergency, later the position of the seating or fire appliances shown on the drawing approved by the

Board

or

introduce

any

furniture,

furnishings or other equipment other than

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described in the inventory or alter or extend the approved, electrical installation without the prior approval of the Board; (f) No film may be removed from one part of the premises to another unless it is contained in a closed metal box; (g) The licensee shall ensure that all persons employed in the theatre are conversant with their duties in the event of an outbreak of that fire practices are held not les than once in every month; (h) The Board may revoke any licence in the event of failure on the part of the licensee to observe the conditions of the licence or the provisions of the law or any Regulations made there under, or of the building becoming unsafe, or of any material alteration being made in the theatre or projection room without the consent of the Board; (i) Such additional; conditions relating to fire precautions as may be required by the Board under Regulation 8 (1) (2) The following conditions shall be inserted in every licence granted under these Regulations in respect of an occasional theatre: (a) The number of person admitted to use the

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seating accommodation shall not exceed the number sated in the licence; (b) The licence shall display over the main entrance of the theatre a notice to the effect that the building ahs been licensed as a cinematograph theatre; (c) All exits and fire-escapes shall, during the presence of the public in the theatre, be kept clear of obstructions; (d) The licence shall take all reasonable precautions for the prevention of accidents and shall comply strictly with these Regulations; (e) No film may be removed from one part of the premises to another unless it is contained in a closed metal box; (f) The Board may revoke any licence in the event of failure on the part of the licensee to observe the conditions of the licence or the provisions of the Law or any Regulations made there under; (g) Such additional conditions relating to fire precautions as may be required by the Board under Regulation 8(1) (3) The following conditions shall be inserted in every licence granted under these Regulations in respect of a mobile cinema. (a) No exhibition shall take place in a building

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(b) The number of persons admitted to use the seating accommodation shall not exceed the number slatted in the licence; (c) The licence shall display at the main entrance of the mobile cinema a notice to the effect that the mobile cinema has been licensed; (d) All exists shall, during the presence of the public in the theatre, be kept clear of obstructions; (e) The licensee shall take all reasonable precaution for the prevention of accidents and shall comply strictly with these Regulations; (f) The Board may revoke any licence in the event of failure on the part of the licence to observe the conditions of the licence or the provisions of the law or any Regulation made there under; (g) Such fire appliances are specified in the licence shall be maintained in the mobile cinema. Authorized alterations to be record

54.

The Board shall cause all duly authorized alterations to the structure of a theatre, or to the seating, or fire appliances or electrical installation, or any addition to the furniture, furnishings or equipment to be recorded on the drawings, wiring diagram or inventory, as the case may be.

Renewal of licences

55.

(1) Before granting an application for the renewal of a licence in respect of a theatre, other than an occasional theatre, the Board shall request an electrical engineer to

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inspect the electrical installations and wiring of such theatre. (2) The electrical engineer referred to in paragraph (1) shall examine the electrical installations and wiring and render to the Board a certificate in accordance with Form G in the Second Schedule. (3) The Board shall not grant an application for the renewal of a licence in respect of theatre other than an occasional theatre unless he shall have first received a favourable certificate from the electrical engineer referred to in paragraph (1) Additional fees

56.

In addition to the fees prescribed by Regulation 52, every applicant for a licence or for the renewal of a licence for a theatre shall pay to the Board a fee to be prescribed for the first inspection and an additional fee be prescribed for every subsequent inspection, test and certification.

Registration of cinema houses etc

57.

PART VIII-CINEMA HOUSE, VIDEO/CABLE SATELLITE VIEWING CENTRES (1) No person shall operate a cinema House, video/cable satellite viewing centre unless he registered and obtained a licence from the Board. (2) No person shall sell, distribute or hire an audio-visual cassette film in the state unless such person has registered and obtained a licensed from the Board. (3) All existing proprietors of cinema Houses, vendors or cassette films, distributors or video clubs hiring cassette

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films or cable satellite operators or any audio-visual operators who have been issued with a licence, prior to the commencement of these Regulations such licences are all hereby suspended (4) The person mentioned in sub-Regulation (1) shall renew their licences with the Board whether such licences has expired or not on the commencement of operation of the Regulations in the state. Renewal of licence

58.

(1) All existing proprietors of cinema Houses, vendors or cassette films, distributors or video clubs hiring cassette film or cable satellite operators or any audio-visual operator which have been issued with a licence, prior to the commencement of these Regulations such licences are all hereby suspended.

Clearance from local government council

59.

Part ix-clearance for registration of cinema house/video centres etc A cinema proprietor or an applicant for cinema licence shall obtain general clearance from the Local Government Council in charge of the area where the cinema is to locate and such clearance shall emanate and be endorsed by the Local Government Security Committee.

Clearance form divisional police officer

60.

A specific clearance from the Divisional Police Officer on the security implications or otherwise of establishing and operating the cinema house shall also be obtained by the applicants

Clearance on electrical and structural safety standards

61.

The electrical and civil engineering departments from Ministry of Works shall physically inspect cinema house electrical and structural safety standards before giving clearance.

Clearance on electrical and structural safety standards

62.

The State Fire Service Department shall ensure compliance with fire

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safety standards including prevention as well as provision of escape facilities before giving clearance. Clearance on fire safety standards

63.

The Ministry of Environment shall ensure compliance with its Regulations before giving clearance on sanitary standards.

Clearance on tradition and culture

64.

The District Head’s Office as representative of Emirate Council shall ensure that an applicant complies with the tradition and culture of the people of the State before giving clearance.

Clearance on building plans

65.

Kano state Environment and Protection Agency (KASEPPA) shall ensure aptness of building plans and location of the cinema houses before giving clearance.

Certificate registration professional association

with body

of a or

66.

(1) A person who applies for a licence for the business of distributing or exhibiting a film, video-work or publication or any other form of licence which the Board has an authority to issue, such person shall be a registered member of Motion Picture Association of Nigeria or any recognize Association by the Board. (2) The Certificate of registration with such professional body or Association shall be forwarded to the Boards as evidence of registration by the applicant.

Censoring film

67.

PART X -CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION INTO CINEMA HOUSES A film shall be censored by the Board before exhibition and a certificate of suitability shall be issued by the Board to the cinema proprietors.

Admission of children

68.

The under aged children are prohibited for admission into cinema houses for exhibition of films except where such children are

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accompanied by their parents or guardians. Admission of female

69.

(1) The admission of females, in a cinema auditorium is prohibited except where the auditorium for film exhibition is partitioned for males and females respectively. (2) A partition in this Regulation means a Hijab or separation of the auditorium for males and females.

Prohibition of sale or consumption of alcohol etc

70.

Weekly exhibition of films

71.

The sale, advertisement of alcohol or any form of narcotics and their exhibitions are prohibited in cinema houses. The exhibition of films in cinema house spar week shall be 40% of local films in the state

Films to exhibit moral standard

72.

The exhibition in the state shall comply with the moral standards of Islam and the professional ethics of film industry generally.

Cinema committee

monitoring

73.

There is hereby established a committee to be known as “cinema monitoring committee”

Functions

74.

The functions of the committee in section 73 shall be to ensure strict compliance with regard to the laid down Rules and Regulations guiding the establishment and operation of cinema houses in the state as well as to reorient the society in accordance with Islamic injunctions.

Composition

75.

(1) The composition of the cinema monitoring committee in the state shall be as follows: (a) Representative of the Office of the Adviser on Religious Affairs (b) Representative of the Ministry of Information (c) Representative of History and Culture Bureau

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(d) Representative of Nigeria Police Force (e) Representative of Ministry of Environment (f) Representative of Special Services & Council Affairs Directorate (g) Representative of Islamic Education & Social Affairs Board (h) Representative of Kano State Community Reorientation Committee (2) The committee shall be presided over by a member of the Board Video prohibited

centres

76.

PART XII - VIDEO/CABLE SATELLITE VIEWING CENTRES All video viewing centres in the state operating on commercial basis are hereby prohibited except where such centres obtain licences from the Board

Cable satellite centre and private televisions

77.

The operations of cable satellite centres, private television, radio or any form of media communication outfit on commercial basis in the state herby prohibited except where they obtain licences from the Nigeria Broadcasting commission and the Board.

Exhibition of films to comply moral standards

78.

The exhibition of films by cable satellite centres, private televisions or radio or any media communication outfit in the state shall comply with moral standards of Islam and professional ethics of film industry as provided by the board

Community viewing promotion centres

79.

The local Government Councils in the State shall provide community-viewing centres for the entertainment, education and public enlightenment of the civic responsibilities of the citizens of the area.

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Mobile cinemas

80.

The State Government may where possible supplement the efforts of Local Government Councils in Regulation 80 by providing mobile cinemas to the Local Government Areas in the State.

Particulars registration

of

81.

PART XIII - CONDITIONS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF LOCAL FILM PRODUCTION COMPANIES IN THE THEATRE All film production companies in the State shall register with the Board, upon presentation of: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (b) Tax Clearance Certificate; (c) Letter of introduction from Local government Council

Employment of services production consultant

(1) All film productions companies shall employ the

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services of a film/video production consultant who shall be qualified from a recognize film institute within Nigeria and abroad with a working experience of not less than 4 years in the field of production. (2) “Employment” in sub-Regulation (1) includes part-time employment or retainer ship of a consultant’s services. Video/film equivalent

facilities

83.

All film production companies shall furnish their studios with video/film facilities in accordance with the broadcasting standards of its

Affiliation members of the motion picture

84.

All technical production crews shall be registered members of a professional Association recognized by Motion Pictures Practitioner Association of Nigeria

Provisional licence

85.

PART XIV-CONDITION FOR SHOOTING, SALES AND EXHIBITION LICENCES FOR FILM PRODUCTION COMPANIES OUTSIDE THE STATE All film production companies operating outside the state shall apply

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for provisional licence for shooting, sales and exhibition of film in the state from the Board Presentation script

of

film

86.

A company shall present 2 copies of its film script for censoring 2 weeks in advance of shooting.

Production crew

87.

All shootings in the state by a company shall comply with not less than 40% of their background actors and shall involve a local production crew from the state

Foreign companies

88.

All foreign companies shall get clearance from the state security services in addition to the above condition

Due charges

89.

All foreign companies shall pay all due charges in convertible currencies.

Application by audiovisual vendors

90.

PART XV-THE REGISTRATION OF AUDIO-VIDEO CASSETTE VENDOR FOR LICENCE All audio-visual cassette vendors including video clubs and shops operating in the State on rental basis shall register with the Board to a licence

Particulars of applicant

91.

All applicants shall present evidence of tax payment and permanent contact address

Mobile cassette vendors

92.

All mobile cassette vendors shall have a reputable cassette vendor as guarantor before a licence may be issued by the Board

Labelling films

cassettes

93.

All cassette films shall be censored and labelled by the permission of Nigeria Copy Right Commission

Sales of pornographic films, other illicit materials

94.

Censorship of books and other literary materials

95.

The

sales

and

exhibition

of

pornographic

cassettes,

posters/advertisement and films are prohibited. PART XVI-CENSORSHIP OF BOOKS AND OTHER LITERARY WORKS (1) Any person who produces a book, literary or dramatic

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work in the State and intends to publish such literary material such person shall apply for censorship licence from the Board (2) Every application for censorship licence in subRegulation (1) of this Regulation shall be accompanied with a copy of such book or literary material to be published and a prescribed fee by the Board Compliance with the provision of Copyright Act.

96.

Prohibition of obscene/pornographic publications and exhibitions

97.

The author of such book, literary of dramatic material shall comply with the provisions of the Copy Right Act 1990. (1) Any person who_ (a) For the purposes of or by way of trade, or for the purposes of distribution or public exhibition, makes products, or has in his possession any one or more blasphemous, pornographic or obscene writings, drawings paints, paintings, printed matter, or any other obscene objects, or any other object tending to corrupt public morals; or (b) Carries on or takes part in any business, whether public or private, concerned with any such matter or things or deals in any such matters or things in any manner whatsoever, or distributes any of them. (c) Advertises or makes known by any means whatsoever with a view to assisting the circulation of, or traffic in any such matters or

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things, that a person is engaged in any of the acts referred to in this Regulation, or advertises or makes known how, or from whom, any such matters or things can procured either directly or indirectly; or (d) Publicly exhibits any indecent stage show or performance, play or any show or performance tending to corrupt public morals, is guilty of an offence and is liable to imprisonment for 3 months or to a fine or to both such imprisonment and fine. (2) A court, on convicting any person of an offence against these Regulations, may order the destruction of any matter, thing made or possessed or used for the purpose of such offence (3) A court may, on the application of a law officer or a police, order the destruction of any obscene matter or thing to which these Regulations relate, whether any person may or not have been convicted under the provisions of this Regulation in respect of such obscene matter or thing. Grant of licences

98.

PART XVII - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS The Board shall not grant or renew any licence under these Regulations unless the appropriate requirements contained in these Regulations have been complied with.

Licence for distributors exhibitors, vendors and publishers

99.

(1) A person shall not carry on the business of distributing

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or exhibiting a film, video-work, as a vendor or publisher or any business within the scope of jurisdiction of the Board to issue licence in the State. (2) Any application for licence in respect of any of the business enumerated in sub-Regulations (1) shall be as in Form M of the Second Schedule to these Regulations, on the payment of the prescribed fees. (3) A licence shall remain valid for one year except that the Board may grant a provisional licence where it deems it fit. (4) An application for registration of film, video-work, publication and any other work authorised by the Board shall be in Form N Application for censorship certificate

100.

(1) An application for censorship certificate of film, videowork or publications shall be in Form O of the Second Schedule to these Regulations (2) A person shall not be allowed to exhibit a film, videowork or audio-visual cassette or publications without censorship Certificate

Exemption exhibition

from

101. An application for exemption from Censorship and approval for exhibition of the film, video-work or publication shall be made in Form P of the Second Schedule to the Regulations

Censorship criteria

102.

(1) The Board in reaching a decision on a film, video-work or publication shall ensure that: (a) Such a film, video-work or publication has an educational or entertainment value, apart from

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promoting the State culture, unity and interest; and (b) That such a film video-work or publication is not likely: (1) To undermine National Security; or (2) To induce or reinforce the corruption of private or public morality; or (3) To encourage or glorify the use of violence, or (4) To expose the people of African heritage to ridicule or contempt, or (5) To encourage illegal or criminal acts; (6) To encourage racial, religious or ethnic discrimination or conflict; or (7) By it contents to be blasphemous or obscene. (2) The Board shall not approve a film, video-work or (a) Indecent, obscene or likely to be injurious to morality; (b) Likely to cite or encourage public disorder or crime; or (c) Undesirable in the public interest. Decision of the Board

103.

(1) The Board may in its absolute discretion approve a film, video-works or publication unconditionally or the approval may be subject to such conditions as it deems fit. (2) The Board shall not later than 30 days after its decision notify an applicants of its decision as in Form R of the

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Second Schedule of these Regulations Revocation of licence subject to condition

104.

(1) Where the Board has approved a film, video-work or publication subject to any condition imposed by it, the Board may at any time revoke the approval if it is satisfied that such conditions have not been complied with. (2) The Board shall notify the applicant of such revocation by notice in the prescribed Form S of the Second Schedule to these Regulations and such notice of revocation shall be deemed to be disapproval of the registration or licence. (3) A revocation under subsection (1) of this Regulation shall be published in the State Gazette or other National Newspaper where it is deemed fit.

Withdrawal of licence or registration for further censorship

105.

(1) The Board may, at any time, order the withdrawal of a film, video-work and publication for the purpose of further Censorship if it satisfied that such withdrawal is necessary in the public interest. (2) A person who contravenes the provisions of subRegulations (1) is guilty of an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of N10, 000.00 or for a term of two years imprisonment.

Appeal against the decision of the Board to the Commissioner

106.

(1) An applicant aggrieved by a decision of the Board may appeal by giving notice as in Form T of the Second Schedule of these Regulations, to the Commissioner. (2) On receipt of the notice referred to in sub Regulation (1)

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of this Regulation, the Commissioner shall within 60 days set up a Committee, (in these Regulations referred to as “The review Committee”) to review the ground appeal. Review Committee

107.

(1) The Review Committee shall consist of a Chairman and 4 such other members who are not member of the Board whose

decision

is

subject

to

review

by

the

Commissioner. (2) The Review Committee’s decision shall be by a majority vote, with the Chairman having a second or casting vote in the event of an equality of votes. (3) No decision of the Review Committee shall have effect until it is confirmed by the Commissioner. Remittance of fees

108. All fees paid to the Board under these Regulations shall be remitted to the State treasury as consolidated Revenue Fund

Registers

109.

(1) The Board shall keep a register of all licences granted in respect of theatre, occasional theatre, mobile cinemas, cinematographs, films video works and publications that have been licensed or censored. (2) The register referred to in sub-Regulation (1) shall show the nature and the duration of the licence, the name and address of the person to whom it is granted, the premises to which it relates (if any), and the name and address of the person nominated as manager. (3) The registers shall be opened for inspection by members of the public on the payment of a prescribed fee.

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(4) The Board shall, on a request by any person and by payment of prescribed fees, furnish that person with a copy of the entry in the register relating to the particulars of film, video work, posters, advertisement, books or other publications or material, being a certified true copy by the authority of Executive Director. Amendment of Register

110.

(1) If any time after the registration of a film or video work of publication, the Board may upon making any such inquiries as it thinks desirable, if it is satisfied that the film, video work or publication either ought not to have been registered or is incorrectly registered in any particulars, the Board shall cause the necessary deletion or amendments to be made in the register. (2) If the Board thinks it proper in the circumstance, the Board may issue to the distributor or exhibitor or publisher of the film or video work or publication a certificate of registration to replace any such certificate previously issued in respect of the film or video work or publication

Evidence of registration

111. The registration of a film or video work or publication may be provided by the production of: (a) The Certificate of Registration issued and (b) A Copy of the entry in the register relating to the film or video work, being a copy certified to be true by the Executive Director to the Board

Offence and Penalties

112. Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any of the

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provisions of these Regulations shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding two years or to both such fine and imprisonment. Revocation of 1963 Regulations and Licence

113.

TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS (1) The cinematograph (licensing) Regulations 1963 are hereby revoked. (2) All cinematography licences issued in pursuance of 1963 (licensing) Regulations are hereby revoked.

FIRST SCHEDULE Regulations 23

ELECTRICAL WIRING The general wiring shall be carried out in accordance with one of the following: 1. Cable insulated with either vulcanised rubber, or polythene in a polyvinyl chloride sheath, or polyvinyl chloride and enclosed in screwed metal conduit: (a)

The cores are copper and tinned in accordance with international standards;

(b)

Rubber insulated cables shall have a layer of pure next to the conductors, an intermediate layer of vulcanised rubber and an outer jacket of vulcanised rubber and the cable shall have an exterior braided covering with a smooth with International Standard.

(c)

Polythene insulator cables shall have an outer sheath of polyvinyl chloride and shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with International Standard

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(d)

Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with International Standard

(e)

The metal conduit enclosing the cables shall be heavy gauge, either welded or solid drawn, and shall be hot galvanised or sherardised internally and externally, the joints shall be screwed the conduit shall be made and tested in accordance with International Standard

(f)

All conduit fittings shall be in accordance with International Standards

(g)

All junction boxes, bends and tees shall be of malleable iron, galvanised internally and externally and shall be of the inspection type, save that not more than two bends of the non-inspection type may be used in runs between inspections fittings, and an elbow may be used for connection to switch-gear or other accessories.

(h)

The conduits, conduits fittings and the cables shall be installed in accordance with International Standards.

(i)

The conduits shall be mechanically and electrically continuous throughout and shall be efficiently earthed in the manner specified in the International Standards.

(j)

The electrical resistance of the conduit in a complete installation, and of the earth connection, shall no exceed the maximum values specified in the International Standard.

(k)

Where the galvanizing of the conduit or fittings has been damaged by the use of tools or by screwing or threading, the exposed metal shall be painted with aluminium paint after paragraph 2 and 3 of this schedule shall be used.

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2. Cables insulated with either vulcanised rubber, or polythene or polyvinyl chloride a described in paragraph 1 of this schedule having either an outer covering of lead with a steel wire armouring or a hard metal outer sheath: (a) The conductors shall be of copper and shall be tinned in accordance with International Standards. (b) The cables shall contain all the conductors, including any neutral, of the circuit. (c) The cables shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with International Standard (d) The metallic sheath and any armouring shall be electrically continuous throughout and shall be effectively earthed in accordance with International Standard (e) The electrical resistance of the metal sheath and of the earth connection shall not exceed the maximum values specified in the International Standard (f) Where lengths of cables are joined together, or connections, are made to electrical devices, the connection shall be made in a properly constructed for its reception, any armouring shall be firm firmly secured by a properly constructed armour clamp gland which shall be rigidly secured to the joint box or terminal box. 3.

A suitable fire-resisting mineral insulated and metal sheathed system: (a) The system shall be in accordance with the appropriate International Standard;

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(b) The system shall be installed and tested in accordance with the International Standards.

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SECOND SCHEDULE FORMS

Regulations 50,52,90,100,101,103,104 and 106

Form A The cinematography (licensing) (censorship) Regulations 2001 APPLICATION FOR THEATRE LICENCE To the Executive Director, State Censorship Film Board. Kano. Particulars of the Theatre Theatre----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Address---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Capacity (No of Seats)----------------------------------------------------------------Occupier--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Applicant/Status-----------------------------------------------------------------------Local Govt. Area----------------------------------------------------------------------No/Type of Fire Extinguishers------------------------------------------------------I/we confirm that the theatre complies with the Regulations 59-60 of the State Censorship Film Board Law 2001 in all material particulars. I/we attach herewith the certificates of the State Fire Service confirming compliance with safety requirements for the exhibition of film/video works having regard to the audience capacity indicated herein. Other attachment to this application are: a.

Clearance from Local Government Council;

b.

Clearance from Divisional Police Officer;

c.

Clearance on Electrical/Structural Safety Standards;

d.

Clearance on Sanitary Standards;

e.

Clearance on Tradition and Culture;

f.

Clearance on Building Plan; and

g.

Certificate of Registration with Professional body or Association;

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Dated this-----------------------------day of ---------------------20------------------* Delete where inapplicable

___________________ Signature of the applicant FORM B

The cinematography (Licensing) (Censorship) Regulations APPLICATION FOR AN OCCASIONAL THEATRE LICENCE To the Executive Director, State Censorship Film Board, Kano. I/we---------------------------of-------------------hereby apply for a licence to use the premises

situated

at-------------------------------------------------for

the

purpose

of

cinematography exhibitions on the following proposed accommodation No of Seats---------------------Signature-----------------------Address-------------------------Date------------------------------* Delete where inapplicable

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FORM C

The cinematography (license) (Censorship) Regulations APPLICATION FOR A MOBILE CINEMA LICENCE To the Executive Director, State Censorship Film Board, Kano. I/we-----------------------------of----------------------hereby apply for a licence to operate a mobile cinema for the purpose of cinematography exhibitions. Signature------------------Address---------------------Date-------------------------

Delete where inapplicable

FORM D The cinematography (license) (Censorship) Regulations APPLICATION FOR CINEMATOGRAPHY APPARATUS To the Executive Director, State Censorship Film Board, Kano. I/we-----------------------------of----------------------hereby apply for a licence to use a ---------------------------cinematography apparatus----------------------Signature------------------------Address--------------------------Date------------------------------

Delete where inapplicable

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FORM E The cinematography (license) (Censorship) Regulations CIVIL ENGINEER’S SAFETY CERTIFICATES I------------------------------------------civil Engineer hereby certify: 1. That on the --------------------day of-----------------20----, I examined the premises situated at---------------------in respect of which an application dated the-------------------day of--------- for a theatre licence has been made by-------------------------an the drawing and site plan submitted therewith. 2. That the premises comply with Regulations 3,4,5,6,11,16 3. That the premises, enclosed also comply with Regulations 29,30,31,32 and 33. a. That the premises do not comply with the following Regulations referred to in paragraph (2) above. b. That the premises, being enclosed, do not comply with the following Regulations referred to in paragraph (3) above. c. That the theatre has been constructed in accordance with the drawing and site plan submitted.

Date--------------------------

signed --------------------

Strike out if inapplicable

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FORM F The cinematography (license) (Censorship) Regulations POLICE OFFICER’S SAFETY CERTIFICATE I, ----------------------------------being the officer in charge of police at-----------------------, hereby certify: 1. That I have on the -----------------------day of ----20---------examined the premises situated at ---------------------in respect of which an application dated the---------------------day of --------------------20-------------------for a theatre licence has been made by--------------------------and the drawings and site plan submitted therewith 2. That the fire precautions and the fire appliances on the premises are in accordance with the Cinematography (Licensing) (censorship) Regulations 3. That the following additional precautions (as shown on the plan) have been taken. 4. That the fire precautions and appliances is/are not in my opinion, adequate to deal with an outbreak of fire. Signed-----------------Date-------------------

Delete where inapplicable

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FORM G The cinematography (license) (Censorship) Regulations ELECTRICAL ENGINEER’S SAFETY CERTIFICATE

I,-----------------------------------,hereby certify: 1. That I have examined the premises situated at ------------------in respect of which an application dated the ----------------------day of ----------------------------20--------------for a theatre licence has been made by-----------------------and the wiring diagram submitted therewith 2. That the wiring of the said premises is/are not in accordance with part III------------------------of the Cinematography (Licensing) (Censorship) Regulations 3. That the wiring diagram is accurate/inaccurate in the following respects. Signed------------------Electrical Engineer -

Date------------

*Delete where inapplicable

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FORM H The cinematography (license) (Censorship) Regulations THEATRE LICENCE Licence No Licence is hereby granted to--------------------------------------------------of ------------------------------to exhibit films on the premises known as-------------------------------------------and situated at--------------------------------this licence is issued subject to the observance by the licence of the provisions of the State Censorship Film Board Law, and of the Regulations made there under and of the conditions set out in this licence. This licence expires on the ------------------------20----------fee paid -----------------Executive Director State Censorship Film Board Date--------------------*Delete where inapplicable Conditions a. That the number of persons who may be admitted to use the seating accommodation shall not exceed -------------------------b. The licensee shall display over the main entrance of the theatre a notice to the effect that the building has been licensed as a cinematography theatre. c. That all exist and fire escapes shall, during the presence of the public in the theatre, be kept clear of obstructions.

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d. The licensee shall take all reasonable precautions for the prevention of accidents and shall comply strictly with the Cinematography (Licensing) (Censorship) Regulations e. That the licensee shall not make any structural alterations, or except in case of emergency, alter the position of the seating or fire appliances shown on the drawing approved by the Board or introduce any furniture, furnishings or other equipment other than that described in the inventory or alter or extend the approved electrical installation without the prior approval of the Board. f. That no film may be removed from one part of the premises to another unless it is contained in a closed metal box. g. That the licensee shall ensure that all persons employed in the theatre are conversant with their duties in the event of an outbreak of fire and that fire practices are held not less than once in every month. h. That the Board may revoke this licence in the event failure on the part of the licensee to observe the conditions hereof or the provisions of the State Censorship Film Board Law, or of any material alteration being made in the theatre or projection room without the consent of the Board i. That the licensee shall observe such additional relating to fire precautions as may be required by the Board under Regulations 8(1) of the cinematography (Licensing) (Censorship) Regulations



Deleted where inapplicable

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FORM I The cinematography (license) (Censorship) Regulations

OCCASIONAL THEATRE LICENCE Licence No Licence is hereby granted to--------------------------------------of ----------------to exhibit films on the premises known as -----------------------------and situated at--------------------------on the following dates: ----------------------------------------------------- this licence is issued subject to the observance by the licence of the provision of the State Censorship Film Board Law, and of the Regulations made there under and of the conditions set out in this licence. Date---------------------

---------------Executive Director Kano State Censorship Board



Delete where inapplicable Conditions

a. The number of person who may be admitted to use the seating accommodation shall not exceed----------------------b. The licence shall display over the main entrance of the theatre a notice to the effect that the building has been licensed as a cinematograph theatre; c. All exist and fire escapes shall, during the presence of the public in the theatre;

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d. The licence shall take all reasonable precautions for the prevention of accidents and shall comply strictly with the Cinematograph (licensing) (Censorship) Regulations e. No film shall be removed from one part of premises to another unless it is contained in a closed metal box; f. The Board may revoke this licence in the event of failure on the part of the licence to observe the conditions hereof or the provision of the State Censorship Film Board Law, or any Regulations made there under. (Insert here such additional conditions relating to fire precautions as may be required by the Board under Regulation 8(1) of the Cinematograph (licensing) (Censorship) * Delete where inapplicable

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FORM J The Cinematography (License) (Censorship) Regulations

Licence No Licence is hereby granted to--------------------------------------of ----------------to use a mobile cinema. This licence is issued subject to the observance by the licence of the provision of the State Censorship Film Board Law, and of the Regulations made there under. This licence expires on the -------------------------------20 fee paid Date: -------------------------

-----------------Executive Director Kano State Censorship Board

* Delete where inapplicable

Conditions a. No exhibition shall take place in a building; b. The number of persons who may be admitted to use the seating accommodation should not exceed---------------------c. The licensee shall display at the main entrance of the mobile cinema a notice to the effect that the mobile cinema has been licensed; d. All exist shall, during the presence of the public in the mobile cinema, be kept of clear obstruction;

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e. The licensee shall take all reasonable precautions for the prevention of accidents and shall comply strictly with the cinematography (Licensing) (Censorship) film Board Law or any Regulations made there under; f. The Board may revoke this license in the event of failure on the part of the license to observe the condition hereof or the provisions of the Stet Censorship Film Board Law, or any Regulations made there under; g. The licensee shall maintain the following fire appliances in the mobile cinema’ * Delete where inapplicable

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FORM K The Cinematography (Licensing) (Censorship) Regulations CINEMATOGRAPHY LICENCE

Licence No. Licence is hereby granted to…………………….of ……………………..to use a…………………..cinematography No………………………This licence is issued subject to the observance by the licence of the provision of the State Censorship Film Board Law and of the regulation made there under.

This Licence expires on the…………………………..20…………Fee Paid

Date……………………….. Executive Director Kano State Censorship Board *Delete where inapplicable Form L Fire Safety Certificate I…………………………………………………being the Chief Fire Officer incharge of Kano State Government Fire Service hereby certify that:-

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1. I Have on the………………day of………………..20-----examined the premises situated at…………………………………………….… in respect of which an application dated the………………………………………………………………………day of…………..20……………for a theatre Licence has been made by……………………………………………………………………… 2. The Fire precaution and Fire Applications on the premises are in accordance with the Cinematography (Licensing) Censorship Regulation 2001 and Kano State Government Fire Service Edict 1991 (cap. 46)

3. The precautions and appliances are in my opinion adequate to deal with an outbreak of fire and that the premises are satisfactory. Date……………………………..

Signed…………………………

*Delete where applicable

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FORM M APPLICATION FOR LICENCE AS A DISTRIBUTOR/ EXHIBITOR AND PUBLISHER The Executive Director, Kano State Censorship Board, Kano.

We hereby apply for a licence as a Distributor/Exhibitor of films video work or publication e.t.c

1. Applicant:

(a)

Name………………………..

(b)

Address……………………..

2. Title of film, video works publication etc…………………………… 3. Running time………………………………………………………… 4. Classification of film video work/publication e.t.c…………………… 5. Censorship Certificate No……………………………………………... 6. Registration No………………………………………………………... 7. Date and place of importation………………………………………… 8. *Import Licence (if applicable) [ ] attached [ ] not attached 9. *Certificate of Copyright Assignment or Licence (if applicable) [ ] attached [ ] not attached.

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10. Number of duplicates imported or produced………………………. Date this…..………………..day of…………….……20………..…… Signature………………Fee payable…………………………………..

*Delete the one not applicable

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FORM N APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF FILM VIDEO WORKS OR PUBLICATION

(1) Title of film video work/publication…………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………. (2) Producer:

a. Name………………………………. b. Address……………………………. ……………………………………... c. Nationality as the time of making/producing Film, Video Work/Publications.

(3) Country of Production and Date………………………………….. (4) Length/Duration…………………………………………………… (5) Gauge………………………………………………………………. (6) Applicants

a. Name………………………………………… b. Address………………………………………. ……………………………………………….. c. Capacity……………………………………….

(7)

If Nigerian Film/Video works/publisher a. Date of importation…………………………... 107

b. Number of duplicates made…………………. (8)

Foreign Film/Video work/publication a. Date of importation………………………… b. Number of duplicate imported………………

(9)

Details of Censorship approval: a.

Date of decision……………………………

b.

Classification……………………………….

c.

Parts of State covered………………………

d.

Certificate No……………………………….

e.

Date Issued………………………………….

………………………………. *Delete where inapplicable

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FORM O APPLICATION FOR CENSORSHIP & APPROVAL FOR EXHIBITION (To be submitted in triplicates)

1.

Title of Film video works or publication etc

2.

Producer:

a. Name……………………………………………… b. Address…………………………………………… ……………………………………………………..

3.

Country of Production and date ……………………………………………

4.

Length/duration……………………………………………………………..

5.

Gauge……………………………………………………………………….

6.

Applicant

a. Name……………………………………………… b Address…………………………………………… …………………………………………………… c. Capacity…………………………………………. Producer/Distributor/Exhibitor/Publisher/Vendor etc Other (specify)…………………………………….. Date of completion…………………………………….

7.

If made in Nigeria:

8.

If it is an imported film/video work/publications

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9.

a.

Date of importation………………………………………

b.

By whom imported……………………………………….

c.

Number of duplicates imported…………………………..

a.

In what part (s) of the state will the film/video work or publication be Exhibited?……………………………………………………. …..

b. Distributor in the state……………………………………………. c. Exhibitor in the state……………………………………………… d. Premises/venue of exhibition……………………………………… 10. Attachment (where relevant) a.

Fees/Receipt

b.

Custom duties release certificate

c.

Synopsis

d.

Censorship Certificate from abroad

e.

Copyright transfer

f.

Custom certificate of clearing for distribution

g.

Posters (at least 3)

h.

Approved

i.

Approved subject to condition (see attached)

j.

Rejection (see attached for reasons)

Applicant’s signature………………………………… Date……………………… *Delete where inapplicable

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FORM P APPLICATION EXEMPTION FROM CENSORSHIP (To be submitted in triplicates)

1. Title of film video work/publication e.t.c. 2. Producer

a. Name…………………………………………….. b. Address…………………………………………. ………………………………………………….. c.

Nationality as at the time of making/producing..

3. Country of Production and date……………………………………………. 4. Length/Duration……………………………………………………………. 5. Gauge……………………………………………………………………….. a. Address……………………………………………. b. Capacity…………………………………………… c. Make/Distributor/Exhibitor/Publisher etc Others (specify)……………… 6. If Nigerian film/video works/publication etc a. Date of importation………………………………... b. By whom…………………………………………... c. Place of importation……………………………….. d. Number of duplicates imported…………………… 7.

Basis of request for exemption: a. Category of film/video work publication…………..

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b. Producing/Importing body………………………… c. Purpose…………………………………………….. d. Grounds of request 9attach details) 8. a. In what part of the state will the film/video work/publican be exhibited? …………………………………………………………………………….. b. Distributor in the state…………………………………………………… c. Exhibitor in the state……………………………………………………. e. Premises/Venue of exhibition……………………………………………. 9. Attachment (where relevant) a. Registration fee………………………………………………………….. b. Synopsis…………………………………………………………………. c. Poster (at least 3)………………………………………………………… 10. Applicant’s signature………………………..date…………………………..

* Delete the one not applicable.

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FORM Q NOTIFICATION OF DECISION ON APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM CENSORSHIP STATE CENSORSHIP FILM BOARD To the Applicant:

……………………………………. ……………………………………. ………………………………………

Decision on Application for Exemption from Censorship Film/video, publication e.t.c……………………………….. Further to application……………………….made on……………………… We hereby convey to you the decision of the Board to: a.

Grant exemption from censorship

b.

Request you to supply more information as indicated in the attached memorandum

c.

Refuse exemption, thereby requiring you to present the film, video work or publication and other literally work for censorship processes. The reason for this decision is stated in the attached.

Date this……………………………….day of…………………….20……………..

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…………………………………… Executive Director of the Board *Delete where inapplicable

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FORM R DECISION OF THE STATE CENSORSHIP FILM BOARD

Name of film, video work, publication 1. The above film video work was reviewed on………………………. 2. The film/video work, publication e.t.c is a.

Approved for exhibition anywhere in the state

b.

Approved for exhibition anywhere in the state but it may not be exhibited in……………………………unless

approval

thereto

is

given

by………………………………………………………………. c.

Approved for exhibition anywhere in the state subject to the excisions or alterations recommended to the applicant (see attached for reasons). The film, video work, publication audiovisual cassette need not to be resubmitted for censorship.

d.

Prohibited for exhibition in the state (see attached for reason)

e.

Prohibited for exhibition in its present form but it ma be re-submitted for censorship after the excision or alterations recommended have been carried out by the applicant.

3. it is a condition of the approval given herein that the applicant publisher in all advertisements or announcement in relation thereto that he film, video work or publication, audio-visual cassette a.

“G” to indicate general exhibition;

b.

“C” to indicate intended particularly for young children’

c.

“N” to indicate not recommended for children’

d.

“18” to indicate for mature audience’

e.

“RE” to indicate for restriction exhibitions.

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4. The Poster is: i)

Approved is

ii)

Approved

iii)

Approved subject to conditions (see attached for reasons)

iv)

Rejected (see attached for reasons)

……………………………………………. Executive Director of the Board *Delete where inapplicable

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FORM S REVOCATION ALTERATION VARIATION OF DECISION ON CENSORSHIP OF FILM VIDEO WORKS OR PUBLICATION

To the Applicant, …………………………………….. ………………………………………. ………………………………………

Notice of Revocation, alteration Variation of Decision on Film/video work or publication…………………………………………….. Whereas the above film video work, or publication was viewed on……………….. And the decision of this Board was that…………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………….. This earlier decision was conveyed to you as per………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… The Board since reviewed this decision and has decided to revoke/after or vary it. The Board’s new decision is that…………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………

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……………………………………………………………………………………… The reason for the new decision is stated in the attachment. In consequence of this new decision: a.

That the earlier certificate issued to you is withdrawn.

b.

That the earlier certificate No…………………………………..

c.

That you are hereby required to surrender to the Board the former certificate.

d.

That you are hereby required to collect a new. i)

Notification of Decision, and

ii)

Certificate

Date this ……………………………day of…………………….20……………….. ………………………………. Executive Director of the Board

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FORM T NOTICE OF APPEAL

To; The Hon. Commissioner youth, sports & culture, Kano. Whereas I am aggrieved by the decision and reasons of the film Board consisting of the following: a.

----------------------------------

b.

----------------------------------

c.

-----------------------------------

d.

-----------------------------------

e.

-------------------------------------

Who met on the --------------------day of----------------20------to consider the following film, video works or publication-----------------------------------------------I hereby give you notice that I intend to appeal against the said decision. I have paid into the treasury the fee of ------------------------------------------ (receipt attached) in respect of the appeal.

The grounds and particulars of appeal are stated in the attachment.

Dated this------------------day of----------------------20--------------------

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-------------------------Signature of the applicant * Delete where inapplicable

Made at Kano this ------------day of---------------------20------------

GOV. RABI’U MUSA KWANKWASO OF KANO STATE OF NIGERIA

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Chapter Five Achievements of the Kano State Censorship Board Since the creation of the board in 2001 to this year 2008, it has attained some remarkable achievements in its area of jurisdiction. These achievements could be broken down into operational, administrative and social. The achievements are largely due to divine facilitation, support from the state government, the commitment of its staff and the solidarity that the board enjoys from the general public as well as the obvious support that the board enjoys from the stakeholders. Operational Achievements  Effective Monitoring Exercise – the board has made giant stride through its sustained occasional and unscheduled monitoring of illegal and rampant production and circulation of pornographic films, posters and books within markets and production centres within Kano State. This has sharply reduced the number of such obscene materials from our markets and consequently rate of their consumption by the members of the public. In the course of delivering its duties, the board has confiscated and set ablaze over 20,000 pornographic video cassettes, CDs/VCDs/DVDs and posters through its mobile courts.  Censoring of Films – censoring is high priority job of the board and the tempo of this operation remains high with the board. As at the year 2004, the board has censored 219 home videos. However, by the year 2005, the number of films censored has catapulted to about 500 films. By the year 2007, the number of films censored by the board rose to 1, 252. This clearly indicates that the board does not curb film production and marketing in the state but merely regulates it.

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 Censoring Publications - The publications department undertakes market surveillance of the Kano Market Literature for the hunting of injurious publications. The publications department has previewed and certified over 200 books published in the state.  Upgrade of Facilities – the board has procured modern equipments in order to enhance its preview activities for better services and results. The board has also procured cameras, filming and non linear editing equipments with a view to enhancing the emerging movie industry in the state and set a pace for quality delivery.  On the Proliferation of Viewing Centres - since the creation of the board, it has registered some 350 viewing centres and in the interest of the public it closed down 72 illegal video/soccer viewing centres across the state.  Regulation of Cinema Houses The board has issued operational guidelines to all cinema houses in the state in accordance with stipulated rules and guidelines and also introduced cinema liaison officers to enhance monitoring  Prosecution of the Defaulters – through the mobile court, the board has prosecuted number of defaulters. Some practitioners who chose to contravene the law faced its wrath through fines, close of business premises and bagging jail terms in order to serve as deterrence to others. Administrative Achievements  Dialogue with Stakeholders – this is one of the veritable achievements of the board. Censoring is a critical issue all over the world. Yet, the board has always carried stakeholders along through

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open discussions and round tables on matter arising from both sides. This friendly climate has favoured the board and majority of the law abiding practitioners. The stakeholders include such bodies like Film Makers Association, Cassette Sellers/Marketers Association, Cinema Houses

Proprietors

Association,

Association,

Association

of

MOPPAN,

Nigerian

Authors,

poster

Sellers

CDs

Sellers

Association, Home Video Association etc.  Film Awards – the board has in 2004 instituted films award where best practicing artistes were identified and honoured by the State Governor at the Government House Kano. The second round of the award night was observed in 2005 when the deserving actors and actresses were recognised by the government through the board.  Intergovernmental Cooperation – the board gives a top priority in collaboration with various governmental organisation for the purpose of achieving the prime objectives of the board and to achieve the main goals of the present administration in building a morally sound society. The board works in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, and other security agencies;

Sharia Commission, Hisbah Board,

Directorate of Societal Reorientation (Adaidaita Sahu), Kano Emirate Council and Nigerian legion among others. Social Achievements  Media Public Sensitisation – the board has made continuous effort to keep the public informed about its mission, focus and scope of duties through the media. The chief executive of the KSCB has variously appeared in the media for that purpose. The media houses visited for that purposes include FRCN Kaduna, Radio Kano, NTA Kano, CTV

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67 and others. A number of billboards were erected by the board in many parts of the metropolis for enhanced public sensitisation.  Capacity Building – the board has organised seminars and conferences for stakeholders in order to sensitise them to chart their activities in the best way to conform with laws of the land and in conformity with professionalism and dictates of the sharia legal system that guides the affairs of the state.  Courtesy Calls – the board’s management has undertaken courtesy calls to various public agencies, security organisations, traditional rulers, and educational institutions. The aim of such visits is to familiarise and inform the institutions about the programmes of the board and solicit their cooperation and support. The places visited include the Emir’s palace, Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 1, Kano State Police Command, Director State Security Service, Bayero University, Kano etc. The management has also visited some neighbouring states and some foreign countries for exchange of ideas.  Conflicts Resolution – the board has intervened to settle disputes between members of the movie industry especially in the matters that border on the exploitation of actors/actresses by producers and directors. The board has also successfully reconciled frictions between its stakeholders and the general public.

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Chapter Five Challenges to the Kano State Censorship Board The challenges to the board remain numerous because of wide scope of activities that the laws that created the board shouldered it with. For now, the KSCB has put more weight on the movie and other cinematographic industries to the detriment of other areas of its schedule. The film industry comes with more force and speed. It comes like a torrential rainfall that must be contained in order to nourish life or else it destroys life if let alone. Sometimes ago the people of Kano were rather saddened by the first ever known Hausa film pornographic clips. People and the government of Kano state were angered by that unhealthy development and that prompted the government to take some measures which includes suspension of all location activities in the state. These assertions justify why the film industry continues to take lion share in the activities of the board.

The problems of the board could be categorised into administrative, social, stakeholders’ attitude and technological. Administrative Problems Looking at the geographical spread of Kano city and the state as a whole and the distribution of the places of cinematographic activities, publications outlets, distribution points and internet cafes, the present staff strength of the board is obviously inadequate. Therefore, there is need for the government to strengthen the board with more staff in order for the board to meet the growing challenges before it.

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Social Challenges A section of the general public and stakeholders still misunderstand the functions and mission of the board. The board should be seen as a regulatory agency and therefore partner in progress. Most of the operations the board undertake do not cause decline of the cinematographic and public industries in the state, they continue to expand rather than decline and this indicates the willingness of the board to enhance them. In the main, stakeholders’ misunderstanding remains a cog in the wheel of the progress of the board in spite of the increased sensitisation and dialogue with the board. Despite the mass support that the board enjoys from the general public, there are still insignificant number of non-governmental organisations and few individuals that operate within the scope of the board’s broad areas of interest. And this means that the board needs more hands to galvanise its activities. Stakeholders’ Attitude Some of the stakeholders pose some problems to the board through failure to implement some of the suggestions or sanctions meted on their products through the censoring process. While some stakeholders who produce or market censurable products still decline to submit their products for the necessary approval or inputs of the board. Technological Challenges At the age of Information and Communications Technology new ways of spreading censurable items are emerging and spreading regardless of all forms of spatial borders. The proliferation of internet cafes increases exchange of pornographic materials among many people in the society. Likewise, global satellite mobile phones (GSM) are being used in the spread of some censurable items. This is a great challenge for the board to monitor 126

and curtail. However, the board seeks for legislations and improved technological means of containing that.

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Chapter Six Visions of the Kano State Censorship Board Kano State Censorship Board is making a giant stride in sanitising the film, literary and other forms of arts. In view of that, the board is determined to sustain the achievements it has made so far and overcome the hurdles on its path. In doing that the Board has outlined some goals to achieve in the envisioned hope of transforming the art industry in Kano State into one of the most vibrant, forward looking, enviable and morally sound in Nigeria. Consequently, the Board’s glaring vision at the moment focus on the underlisted items which constitute our programmes for repositioning films, literary and other industries that operate within the jurisdiction of the Board’s assignment. Our proposed programmes and projects include:  Establishment of conventional archive for documentation of the Board’s activities as well as database on stakeholders.  Establishment of an online archive to give access of our documentations to stakeholders.  More vigorous public enlightenment in the mass media  Capacity building for all the stakeholders through workshops, symposia, seminars, conferences, retreats and other tailor made programmes.  Review of policies/regulations on film production, marketing and host of other aspects.  Establishment of support funds for home grown films, books, theatre and other creative works. The proposed funds are to assist in standardising and promotion of our home grown creative works.

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 Creation of Film/Writers Village to allow for appropriate camping and professional execution of creative works.  Organisation of Film Expo and Awards Ceremony which could be an annual event of stakeholders’ get-together where excellent works and artistes are exposed and celebrated.  Institutionalisation of annual home grown books fair and awards ceremony.  Support and collaboration with creative writers’ cycles in order to promote sound reading culture and identification of quack and immoral books in circulation.  Partnering with private sector in order to garner support for promotion of creative works in the state. This is to be undertaken in the spirit of public private partnership (PPP).  Creation of zonal offices in the three senatorial districts of the state.

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Endnotes Most of the papers cited unless specified are drawn from the book Hausa Home Videos: Technology, Economy and Society. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Hausa Films organised by the Centre for Hausa Cultural Studies Kano, Nigeria

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Appendix

APPLICATION FORM FILM CONSULTANTS The cinematography (Licensing Registrations 2001

1. BIO DATA Name Date of Birth

Place of Birth

L.G.A

State

Marital Status Home Address Contact Address

E-mail

Contact Phone no (s) 2. EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION (S) Schools attended

Dates

Certificate (s) Obtained

Primary Secondary University Others (please specify)

Please rate your knowledge of the following by ticking in the appropriate columns Nil

Fairly well

Very well

Extremely well

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3. Course/conference/workshop

Date

4. Work experience Please list your creative work in the film industry with dates, start with most recent Title

Role

Format

Production company

Year

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ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All the information supplied about myself is true should it turn out to be incorrect of false, I will be held liable for my action. ______________ Signature

_______________ Date

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY A. B. C. D.

Decision: ----------------------------------Date of Decision: --------------------ID Card Number: --------------------------Date of Issuance: -----------------------------

Date: ------------------------------------------------------Signature:--------------------------------------------

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SCRIPT WRITERS AND POTHER REGISTRATION FORM The cinematography (Licensing Registrations 2001

The Executive Secretary, Kano State Censorship Board Kano.

2 Passport

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

10. 11. 12.

13.

Name of applicant: ---------------------------------------------------------------------Age: ----------------LGA-------------------------------------State of Origin: ------------------------------Tribe:------------------------------------Nationality:-----------------------------------Religion:----------------------------Registered domicile:-------------------------------Marital Status: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------(if single, state reasons/circumstances (female applicants) Employment Status: -------------------------------------Professional Status:----------------------A. Script Writer B. Cinematographer C. Editor D. Production Designer E. Film Exhibitor F. Musician and Lyrics Educational Qualification(s): ---------------------------------------------------------(Credentials Must be attached) Working Experience:---------------------Name three prominent Films you produce: A. ------------------------B. --------------------------------C. ------------------------------Two Referees one of which Must be a certified production Company A. Name: ------------------------------------------Address:---------------------------------Relationship:-------------------------Sign: -----------------------------B. Name: ---------------------------------Address:-----------------

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14.

Relationship: --------------Sign:----------------------------Comment on suitability or otherwise of the applicant by appropriate guild if not suitable why-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sign: --------------------------------------------------Date:-------------------------------------------(Applicant)

GUIDELINES FOR REGISTRATION OF SCRIPTWRITER AND OTHERS 1.

A film operative Mustposses “o” Level Certificate or its equivalent (Additional qualification is an added advantage)

2.

A film operative Mustavoid any act capable of polluting public morals

3.

A film operative Mustobserve and respect religion, culture and public interest

4.

A film operative Mustbe a registered member of appropriate guild

5.

A film operative Mustbe a Nigerian as stipulated in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

6.

Female Musician and Lyric tics Must be under the care of her husband, parent or guardian (not independent as the case may be)

7.

These Guidelines are subject to review depending on prevailing circumstance.

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DIRECTOR’S REGISTRATION FORM The cinematography (Licensing Registrations 2001

The Executive Secretary, Kano State Censorship Board Kano.

2 Passport

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Name of applicant:----------------------------------------------------------------------Age:----------------LGA-------------------------------------State of Origin:------------------------------Tribe:------------------------------------Nationality:----------------------------Religion:----------------------------Registered domicile:-------------------------------Marital Status:----------------------------------------------------------------------------(if single, state reasons/circumstances (female applicants) 15. Employment Status:-------------------------------------16. Professional Status:----------------------A. Director “A” B. Asst. Director “B” 17. Educational Qualification(s):----------------------------------------------------------(Credentials Must be attached) 18. Working Experience:---------------------19. Name five prominent Films you produce: A. ------------------------B. --------------------------------C. ------------------------------D. --------------------------------E. ------------------------------------------20. Two Referees one of which Must be a certified production Company A. Name:------------------------------------------Address:---------------------------------Relationship:-------------------------Sign: -----------------------------B.

Name: ---------------------------------Address:----------------Relationship: --------------Sign:----------------------------137

21.

Comment on suitability or otherwise of the applicant (Guild of Directors) if not suitable why--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sign:-------------------------------------Date:----------------------------------------(Applicant)

GUIDELINES FOR REGISTRATION OF DIRECTORS 1. Director Must posses a Diploma or Certificate in the field or production from a recognize Institution. 2. Director Must ensure friendly atmosphere and should avoid roles that will tarnish image of his artistes. 3. Director Must observe and respect religion, culture and public interest 4. Director Must be a registered member of guild of Directors. 5. Director Must be guided by the approved script throughout his production. 6. Director Must avoid any role that will corrupt public morals e.g. Dressing, hair style etc. 7. These Guidelines are subject to review depending on prevailing circumstances.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

E. F. G. H.

Decision:----------------------------------Date of Decision:--------------------ID Card Number:--------------------------Date of Issuance:-----------------------------

Date:-------------------------------------------------Signature:----------------------------------------

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PRODUCER’S REGISTRATION FORM The cinematography (Licensing Registrations 2001

The Executive Secretary, Kano State Censorship Board Kano.

2 Passport

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Name of applicant:----------------------------------------------------------------------Age:----------------LGA-------------------------------------State of Origin:------------------------------Tribe:------------------------------------Nationality:----------------------------Religion:----------------------------Registered domicile:-------------------------------Marital Status:----------------------------------------------------------------------------(if single, state reasons/circumstances (female applicants) 8. Employment Status:-------------------------------------9. Professional Status:----------------------A. Producer “A” B. Asst. Producer “B” C. Associate Producer “C” 10. Educational Qualification(s): ---------------------------------------------------------------(Credentials Must be attached) 11. Working Experience in production:---------------------12. Name three prominent Films you produced: D. ------------------------E. --------------------------------F. ------------------------------13. Two Referees one of which Must be a certified production Company G. Name:------------------------------------------Address:---------------------------------Relationship:-------------------------Sign: -----------------------------H.

Name: ---------------------------------Address:----------------Relationship: --------------Sign:-----------------------------

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14. Comment on suitability or otherwise of the applicant (Guild of Directors) if not suitable why--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sign:-----------------------------------------Date:--------------------------------------------------(Applicant)

GUIDELINES FOR REGISTRATION OF PRODUCERS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Producer Must posses a Diploma or Certificate in the field or production from a recognize Institution. Producer Must ensure that his script is endorsed by recognized consultant and approved by the Board. Producer Must ensure Professional Equipment are used (Broadcasting Standard) Director Must observe and respect religion, culture and public interest Notice for location activities Must be submitted to the Board 48 hrs before the (outing). Singing and Dancing has been cancelled in Hausa Film Producer must be a registered member of guild of Directors\ Producer Must discourage free mingling of opposite sexes for the whole night during production. These Guidelines are subject to review depending on prevailing circumstances.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY I. J. K. L.

Decision:----------------------------------Date of Decision:--------------------ID Card Number:--------------------------Date of Issuance:-----------------------------

Date:-------------------------------------Signature:------------------------------------------------

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ARTISTES REGISTRATION FORM The cinematography (Licensing Registrations 2001 The Executive Secretary, Kano State Censorship Board Kano.

2 Passport

1.

10. 11. 12.

Name of applicant:-------------------------------------------------------------------2. Age:----------------3. LGA-------------------------------------State of Origin:-----------------------------4. Tribe:------------------------------------Nationality:---------------------------5. Religion:----------------------------6. Registered domicile:-------------------------------7. Marital Status:---------------------------------------------------------------------------(if single, state reasons/circumstances (female applicants) 8. Employment Status:-------------------------------------9. Professional Status:----------------------a. Category “A” b. Category “B” c. Category “C” Educational Qualification(s): ---------------------------------------------------Working Experience:---------------------Two Referees one of which Must be a certified production Company a. Name:------------------------------------------Address:---------------------------------Relationship:-------------------------Sign: -----------------------------b. Name: ---------------------------------Address:----------------Relationship: --------------Sign:-----------------------------

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13.

Comment on suitability or otherwise of the applicant (Guild of Artistes) if not suitable why--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sign:---------------------------Date:--------------------------------(Applicant)

GUIDELINES FOR REGISTRATION OF ARTISTES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

An artist must be mentally and sound moral behaviour must not be below 18 yras old mus be registered member of Kano State Guild of artistes Must possses a minimum qualification of secondary school leaving certificate or its equavalent must

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY A . Decision:----------------------------------B . Date of Decision:--------------------C . ID Card Number:--------------------------D . Date of Issuance:----------------------------Date:------------------------Signature:------------------------

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UNDERTAKING BY FILM OPERATORS TO BE OF GOOD MORAL CONDUCT AND TO ABIDE STRICTLY TO THE CENSORSHIP BOAR’S LAW AND GUIDELINES

1----------------------------------------------------of -----------pledge to be of good moral conduct and promise to abide by the provisions of the Censorship Board Law 2001. That I equally undertake to be loyal and have respect to lawful orders that might be issued to be loyal and have respect to lawful orders that might be issued by constitute authority. I also pledge to conduct myself in an orderly and exemplary manner within and outside the film industry. That I further undertake to interact and live in peace and harmony with my colleagues in the film industry. That I promise not to undertake role that will be detrimental to my religion, Culture, State, people or profession.

I also pledge to abide by whatever guideline or guidelines that might be imposed by the Kano State Censorship Board from time to time.

That I also agree to subject myself to any punitive sanction/measures that might be implored by the Board in the event of my going contrary to any of the guidelines that might b imposed by the Board.

That I also stand the chance of losing my license whenever go contrary to any a.

Of the provisions of the Kano State Censorship Board

b.

Guideline or Guidelines that might be imposed from time to time by the Board

___________________ Signature of Declarant

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