Malta has implemented the Reproductions by Libraries, Archives & Museums (Art. 5.2(c) InfoSoc) exception in Article 9(1)d of Chapter 415 of the Laws of Malta. The national exception closely resembles the EU exception.
Implementation summary:
This exception allows for specific acts of reproduction made by publicly accessible libraries, educational establishments or museums, or by archives, which are not for direct or indirect economic or commercial advantage
Implementation details:
Beneficiaries:
- publicly accessible libraries
- educational establishments
- museums
- archives
Purposes:
- noncommercial purpose
Usage:
- specific acts of reproduction
Subject Matter:
- an audiovisual work
- a literary work other than in the case of a computer programme
- a musical or artistic work, except sheet music
- database
- performances
- phonograms
- film fixations
- broadcasts
Compensation:
- no compensation required
Attribution:
- no attribution required
Introduced/last updated: 01 January 1970
Remarks: The exception applies mutatis mutandis to neighbouring rights under art. 21 of Cap.415.
