New Zealand Acts

COPYRIGHT (NEW TECHNOLOGIES) AMENDMENT ACT 2008 - SECT 59

59 Exceptions to right to object to derogatory treatment of films

1 Section 101(3) is amended by repealing paragraphs (a) and (b) and substituting the following paragraph:

a) in relation to the communication of a film,—

i) complying with a duty imposed under section 4 of the Broadcasting Act 1989; or

ii) maintaining standards that are consistent with the observance of good taste and decency and the maintenance of law and order; or

iii) avoiding the commission of an offence; or

iv) complying with a duty imposed by or under any enactment—

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2 Section 101 is amended by repealing subsection (6) and substituting the following subsection:

6 The right is not infringed, in relation to the communication of a film to the public, if the person (
"A" ) communicating the film—

a) makes a deletion or any deletions from the film that is or are reasonably required to enable A to—

i) follow guidelines as to the programmes that may be shown in particular time periods; or

ii) fit the film into the time scheduled to show it; or

b) communicates the film in separate parts because of its length; or

c) uses a clip of a film in an advertisement for the showing of the film.