Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

116.   Protection Of Rights In Performance

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    (1)   The provisions of this Act on the protection of performers shall apply to—

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      (a)     performers who are nationals of Saint Lucia;

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      (b)     performers who are not nationals of Saint Lucia but whose performances—

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        (i)     take place on the territory of Saint Lucia,

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        (ii)     are incorporated in sound recordings that are protected under this Act, or

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        (iii)     have not been fixed in sound recording but are included in broadcasts qualifying for protection under this Act.

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    (2)   The provision in this Act also apply to performers who are eligible for protection by virtue of and in accordance with any international convention or other international agreement to which Saint Lucia is party.

(Inserted by Act 7 of 2000)