Margartian Unified Content Ratings Board

The Margartian Ratings Board (known as MRB) is a governmental organization that rates movies, TV shows, home videos and video games in Margarita.

Overview
Prior to January 1, 1990, Margarita used the MPAA rating system for movies. In 1989, legislation was passed to create a ratings system for movies and home videos. In 1993, it was expanded to video games and then to TV shows in 1997. The goal behind the decision was to provide parents with recommendations for their children's viewing habits.

The MRB decides a film's, home video, TV show, or video game rating via a vote. Unlike other nations in the Dream Fiction universe, the MRB does not have any legal right to ban, demand cuts, or refuse to rate any movie, TV show, home video, or video game in the country. Not once in the MRB's 32-year history has anything been banned or cut out.

On packaging for home videos and video games, the rating is required to appear on the front, the spine, and the back, where the reasons for the rating are used.

Ratings
G(General)-Suitable for all ages.

10(Not Suitable for Children Under 10)-Parental guidance required for children under 10.

12(Not Suitable for Children Under 12)-Parental guidance required for children under 12.

14(Not Suitable for Children Under 14)-Parental guidance required for children under 14.

16(Not Suitable for Children Under 16)-Parental guidance required for children under 16.

18(Only 18 and Over Admitted)-Adults only.

On television,there is a watershed all channels(with the exception of 24 hour news and sports channels) have to follow. G and 10 rated programming can air at anytime,12 rated programming can air from 8 PM to 6 AM,14 rated programming can air from 9 PM to 5 AM,16 rated programming can air from 11 PM to 4 AM,and 18 rated programming can air from 12 AM to 4 AM. On television,18 rated programs are locked by a password and home videos and games rated 18 must be placed in a section reserved for adults only.