which are permanently located in a place where they can be
viewed by the public, if the use consists in the inclusion of
their image in a photograph, a film or a television broadcast.
Source of expressions of folklore to be acknowledged
27. In any printed publication or communication to the public wherein
expressions of folklore have been used, except for uses referred to in
section 26(c) and (d), the user of the expression of folklore shall
acknowledge in such publication or communication the source from where
the expressions of folklore so used by him have been derived.
Authorization for use of expressions of folklore
28. (1) Authorization of any use of expressions of folklore may be either
general or special and may be granted upon application in writing to the
Minister.
(2) In granting or refusing to grant an application for authorization under this
Part, the Minister shall not he required to assign any reasons and his
decision shall be final and not subject to appeal to, or review or question by,
any court:
Provided that the Minister's refusal to grant an application shall not act as
a bar to any subsequent application respecting the same or other expression
of folklore.
Non-hindrance of development of folklore
29. The protection of expressions of folklore under this Act shall not in any
way be construed so as to hinder the normal use, maintenance and
development of expressions of folklore.
Protection under this Part to be additional
30. Protection of any expressions of folklore conferred by this Part shall be
additional to and shall not in any way limit or prejudice protection on such
expressions conferred by any other written law or treaty or convention to
which Malawi is a party.
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