# The Films (Definition of “British Film”) Order 2006, Article 2: Transitional provisions


(1) An application for certification under paragraph 2 which is made in relation to a film for which the first day of principal photography is on or after 1st April 2006 shall be determined by the Secretary of State in accordance with the Schedule as modified by this Order.
(2) An application for certification under paragraph 2 which is made in relation to a film for which the first day of principal photography is before 1st April 2006 shall be determined by the Secretary of State in accordance with the Schedule as in force immediately before the commencement of this Order if production is completed before 1st January 2007; otherwise it shall be determined in accordance with the Schedule as modified by this Order.
(3) For this purpose the production of a film is completed when the film is first in a form in which it can reasonably be regarded as ready for copies of it to be made and distributed for presentation to the general public.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2006/011073985X/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-films-definition-of-british-film-order-2006/article-2
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