The Cinemas Act 1985 consolidated the Cinematographic Acts 1909 to 1952. the Cinematographic (Amendment) Act 1982 and related enactments. The Act deals with the exhibition of films and contains provisions for the grant, renewal and transfer of licences for film exhibition. There are special provisions for Greater London. The Cinemas Act specifies the conditions of Sunday opening, and provides for exempted exhibition in private dwelling houses, and for non-commercial shows in premises used only occasionally.
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