Cap. 415 Art. 22Qualification for neighbouring rights protection.

Neighbouring rights conferred by this Part shall apply only in respect of works -

(a) of which the performer, the producer or broadcaster is -

(i) an individual who is a citizen of, or is domiciled or permanently resident in Malta or in a State in which such works are protected by neighbouring rights under an international agreement to which Malta is also a party;

(ii) a body of persons or a commercial partnership constituted, established, registered and vested with legal personality under the laws of Malta or of a State in which such works are protected by neighbouring rights under an international agreement to which Malta is also a party; or

(b) which are made, first published, broadcast or communicated to the public in Malta or in a State in which such works are protected by neighbouring rights under an international agreement to which Malta is also a party; or

(c) which are made by or under the direction or control of the Government of Malta and also such governments of other States, international bodies or other inter-governmental organisations as may be prescribed.