Malta has implemented the Use during religious or official celebrations (Art. 5.3(g) InfoSoc) exception in Article 9(1)n of Chapter 415 of the Laws of Malta. The national exception closely resembles the EU exception.
Implementation summary:
This exception allows for the reproduction, translation, distribution or communication to the public of a work for use during religious celebrations or official celebrations organized by a public authority.
Implementation details:
Beneficiaries:
- any user
Purposes:
- use during religious celebrations or official celebrations organized by a public authority
Usage:
- reproduction
- translation
- distribution
- communication to the public
Subject Matter:
- works
- databases
- performances
- phonograms
- film fixations
- broadcasts
Compensation:
- no compensation required
Attribution:
- no attribution required
Introduced/last updated: 01 January 1970
Remarks: The exception applies mutatis mutandis to neighbouring rights under art. 21 of Cap.415.
