broadcast or present the works which are shown in the theatres or in any other public
place. The managers of these public places shall make it possible for the said official
parties to make the necessary artistic arrangements for such broadcasting or presentation.
The official parties shall mention the name of the author or his successor and pay a fair
compensation to the author or his successor and to the owner of the place from which the
work is
broadcasted or in
which it is
presented, if required.
Article(36)
Whoever has taken a photograph shall not have the right to show, publish or distribute the
original photograph or copies thereof, without an authorization from those represented in
the photograph, unless otherwise agreed. This provision shall not apply if publishing the
photograph takes place in the context of public events or if it relates to officials or
persons enjoying public renown or if the public authorities have given permission to its
publication for the general welfare. Even in the previous case, no photograph shall be
permitted to be shown or circulated if its publication entails detriment to the honour,
reputation or social standing of the person presented in the photograph.
However the person presented in the photograph shall have the right to authorize its
publication in newspapers, magazines and similar publications even if the person who
takes the photograph does not allow it, unless there is an agreement to the contrary. These
provisions shall apply to pictures no matter the method by which they were made,
whether painting, engraving, sculpture or any other means.
Article (37)
The author shall have the exclusive right to publish his letters, however this right may not
be exercised without prior authorization from the addressee, if publication of those letters
is detrimental to him.
Chapter Three
Transfer of Copyrights
Article(38)
The author may transfer to others the rights of financial exploitation provided for in
Articles (5) paragraph two, (6) and (7) paragraph two of this law. However, the transfer
of one of these rights does not result in giving the right to exercise any other right.
It is stipulated for the disposal to be valid that it should be in writing and shall determine
in all frankness and detail each disposable right, stating its extent, purpose, exploitation
period and place. The author shall refrain from taking any action that may hinder using
the disposed of rights .
Article(39)