<h1>Anticompetitive distribution agreements restricting film release locations result in regulatory sanctions against associations and their leaders.</h1> The Commission determined that associations of exhibitors and distributors coordinated to limit new film releases to predetermined theatres and enforced compliance by boycotting non compliant members, constituting an agreement that restricted distribution and market access. The Director General's investigation found active involvement of association office bearers in the decision making, leading the Commission to hold the associations and responsible leaders accountable under the statutory prohibition on agreements that limit competition.