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commissioned by a broadcasting organization which has its
headquarters or principal place of business in Malawi:
Regulations
Provided that the rules regarding the broadcasting of works and
performances in the country from where the broadcast is made do
not provide protection corresponding to the protection provided
under this Act.
119.__(1) The Minister may make regulations for implementation
of the provisions of this Act generally.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), such
regulations may__
(a) provide for the registration and deposit of works;
(b) prescribe forms for__
(i) applications to be made;
(ii) licences to be issued; or
(iii) contracts to be concluded, pursuant to the provisions of
this Act:
(c) prescribe fees payable under this Act;
(d) prescribe any matter to be prescribed under this Act;
(e) provide for the affiliation of associations to the Society and
for the membership with such associations or with the Society of
any persons whose works are protected under this Act.
Cap. 1:01
Repeal and
savings
Cap. 49:03
Transitional
provisions
Cap. 49:03
(3) Notwithstanding section 21(e) of the General Interpretation
Act, the regulations made under this Act may provide for the
contravention of which would have a fine of up to K5, 000, 000 and
imprisonment for up to two years.
120.__(1) The Copyright Act is repealed.
(2) Any subsidiary legislation made under the repealed Act in
force immediately before the commencement of this Act__
(a) shall remain in force unless in conflict with this Act and be
deemed to be subsidiary legislation made under this Act; and
(b) may be replaced, amended or repealed by subsidiary
legislation made under this Act.
121. All licences, valid transfers, authorizations, approvals and
exemptions granted or made under the repealed Act shall remain in
force until on such a date as the Minister shall appoint by notice
published in the Gazette and whereupon they shall lapse and holders
thereof shall be required to obtain licences in accordance with this
Act.