Section 52A

Particulars to be included in records and video Films

1 - No person shall publish a sound recording in respect of any work unless the following particulars are displayed on the sound recording and on any container thereof, namely:

1(a) - the name and address of the person who has made the record;

1(b) - the name and address of the owner of the copyright in such work; and

1(c) - the year of its first publication.

2 - No person shall publish a video film in respect of any work unless the following particulars are displayed in the video film, when exhibited, and on the video cassette or other container thereof, namely:

2(a) - if such work is a cinematograph film required to be certified for exhibition under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 (37 of 1952), a copy of the certificate granted by the Board of Film Certification under section 5A of that Act in respect of such work;

2(b) - the name and address of the person who has made the video film and a declaration by him that he has obtained the necessary licence or consent from the owner of the copyright, in such work for making such video film; and

2(c) - the name and address of the owner for the copyright in such work.

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