But when Entergy bought the plant it reluctantly agreed to apply to the state's Public Service Board for a required "certificate of public good" at relicensing time.
The original was refused a certificate by the British Board of Film Classification in 1975, which felt its focus on sadistic terror and "abnormal psychology" was unsuitable - although some local councils allowed it to be shown with an X certificate.
Star batsman Virender Sehwag was poised to join the county for the Twenty20 campaign, only to have his 'no objection certificate' cancelled by India's Board.
This has not stopped the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) giving Hanna a mild 12A certificate, citing its "moderate" violence and "one use of strong language".
Virgin Atlantic also said victims would not be allowed to board one of its planes without a fit-to-fly certificate from their doctor or a hospital, though there had been no cases yet.
Financial assistance from the local Board of Guardians provided him with the opportunity to continue studying for his Higher School Certificate, a prerequisite qualification for entrance into university.
However, the parties will need to refer back to the board whenever there is a deviation to ensure that no inadvertent breach of Shariah or the compliance certificate has occurred.