Film Content Information Act, age restrictions on adult films
In forceThe Act defines an adult film as a film that has, as its main object, the depiction of explicit sexual activity, or a film that contains prescribed scenes. A film is a moving image, other than a video game, and includes videotapes, video discs, film or electronic files. To exhibit a film is to show, project or otherwise display it for viewing by the public. No person may exhibit an adult film to a person who is under 18 years of age.
No person may permit a person who is under 18 years of age to handle, have access to or view an adult film. No person may exhibit an adult film, or sell, rent or otherwise make available a physical copy of one, unless an entity authorized to approve adult films under the laws of a province or territory of Canada, or another prescribed entity, has reviewed and approved the film.
A person who sells, rents or otherwise makes available physical copies of adult films and of no other films must display a sign reading "No admittance to persons under 18 years of age" at all entrances to the business premises and must not allow a person under 18 years of age to enter the premises.
Where such a person also sells, rents or makes available physical copies of other films, the adult films and their advertising material must be segregated from the area in which persons under 18 years of age are allowed. Section 3 of the Act, which requires a person exhibiting a film to display information about the film and its content, does not apply to adult films. The Act came into force on April 1, 2026.
| Age threshold | 18 |
| Enforcement body | Director of Film Content, whose responsibilities and powers may be assigned to the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan |
Source: Full text of law