Copyright

Act, 2004

58

,

(d) 	 wilfully distorts an expression of folklore in a
manner prejudicial to the honour, dignity or
cultural interests of the community in which it
originates,
commits an offence,
(2) A person who commits an offence under subsection
( 1 ) is liable on conviction, in the case of ­
(a) 	 an individual, to a fine not exceeding one
h undred thousand dalasis or imprisonment for a
term not exceeding twelve months or to both the
fine and Imprisonment; and
(b) 	a body corporate, to a fine of five hundred
thousand dalasis,
(3) A Court before which an offence under this section is
tried may order that the infringing or offending article be
delivered to the Centre,
CHAPTER IV - ADMINISTRATION
Centre 10
administer
this Act

56, The Centre shall
administration of this Act.

Functions of
the Centre
under this Act

57, The Centre shall ­

be

responsible for

the

(a) 	 be responsible for all matters affecting
copyright in The Gambia;
(h) 	rnnnitnr ;lnrj "'lJflArvic:e The Gamhia's position
in relation to international conventions and
advise Government accordingly;

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