Romania has implemented the Use during religious or official celebrations (Art. 5.3(g) InfoSoc) exception in Article 35, para 1, (h) of the Law No 8/1996 on copyright and related rights. The national exception closely resembles the EU exception.
Implementation summary:
This exception allows for the use of works (previously made public) during religious celebrations or official ceremonies organized by a public authority, provided that they are in accordance with good practice, do not contravene the normal exploitation of the work and do not harm the author or holders of related rights.
Implementation details:
Beneficiaries:
- any user
Purposes:
- for the purpose of conducting religious celebrations or official ceremonies organized by a public authority
Usage:
- any use
Subject Matter:
- works
- performances
- phonograms
- film fixations
- broadcasts
Compensation:
- no compensation required
Attribution:
- no attribution required
Other Conditions:
- use must be in accordance with good practice, must not hinder the normal exploitation of the work and harm the author
- works used must be made public
Introduced/last updated: 14 June 2018
Remarks: According to art. 120, the provisions regarding the limits of exercising copyright also apply accordingly to related rights. Under art. 134 they apply by analogy to broadcasting organizations.
