Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

143.   Order excepting acts from infringing rights under this Part

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    (1)   The Minister may, by order, provide that the rights conferred by this Part in relation to a performance specified in the order are not infringed by the doing of such acts as are specified in the order in the circumstances therein specified.

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    (2)   An order made under subsection (1) may—

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      (a)     contain consequential, supplemental or ancillary provisions as appear to the Minister to be necessary or expedient for the purpose of giving due effect to the order;

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      (b)     prescribe the amount, or the formula by which the amount shall be calculated, which shall be paid by way of equitable remuneration to the performer or other person whose rights under this Part are affected by the order.

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    (3)   An order shall not be made under this section unless the Minister is satisfied—

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      (a)     that the acts specified are to be done in connection with an event of national importance; and

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      (b)     that the effect of the order would not contravene any convention relating to rights in respect of performances to which Saint Lucia is a party.