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;