rights holders and the collective management organization, in accordance with the provisions
to be established in the distribution rules of this organization.
CHAPTER III – EXCEPTIONS TO PROTECTION
Article 94:
The exceptions to copyright provided for in this Law shall apply mutatis mutandis to
expressions of traditional cultural heritage.
TITLE IV
COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF RIGHTS
CHAPTER I - POWERS OF THE COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT
ORGANIZATION
Article 95:
The collective management of copyright, neighboring rights and the protection of traditional
cultural heritage which is part of national heritage shall be guaranteed by the collective
management organization.
The collective management organization shall manage the interests of foreign entities on
national territory within the framework of agreements which it is requested to conclude with
them.
Article 96:
In performing its functions, the collective management organization shall carry out the
following:
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granting licenses and permits for the exploitation of works, expressions of traditional
cultural heritage, performances, phonograms, videograms and broadcasting programs
protected under this Law on behalf and in the interest of rights holders;
collecting the royalties resulting from the said licenses and permits;
sharing the royalties between the successors in title.
The provisions of paragraph 1 of Article 95 above shall not infringe on the power to exercise
directly the rights conferred on the authors of works, holders of neighboring rights and their
successors in title provided for in this Law.
CHAPTER II: SUPERVISION OF THE COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT
ORGANIZATION
Article 97:
The collective management organization shall be under the technical supervision of the
Ministry of Culture. Its status shall be approved by the Council of Ministers at the proposal
of the Minister of Culture.