security authorised by law.
39. � Prohibited acts assimilated to infringement of rights
Any action or prosecution under sections 29(3), 37 and 38 shall be without prejudice to
any action or prosecution for infringement of copyright or related rights under this Act.
PART VII- APPLICATION OF ACT
40. � Scope of application of copyright
(1)
The provisions of this Act concerning the protection of artistic, literary or scientific
works shall apply to —
(a) works of authors who are citizens of, or have their habitual residence in
Mauritius;
(b) works first published —
(i)
in Mauritius; or
(ii)
in another country and published thereafter iii Mauritius, within 30 days,
irrespective of the citizenship or residence of their authors;
(c) audiovisual works, the producer of which has his headquarters or habitual
residence in Mauritius; or
(d) works of architecture erected in Mauritius including other artistic works
incorporated in a building or other structure located in Mauritius.
(2)
The provisions of this Act shall also apply to works that are eligible for protection in
Mauritius by virtue of and in accordance with any international convention or other international
agreement to which Mauritius is a party and as are prescribed.
41. � Scope of application of related rights
(1)
The provisions of this Act relating to the protection of performers shall apply to