4. The distribution of works, performances, sound recordings or broadcasts, or the importing of such works for distribution, transmission or communication to the public, or the provision of such works to the public without authorization in the knowledge that electronic data relating to copyright administration had been removed or modified without authorization. Any person who commits any of the preceding infringements shall be subject to imprisonment for a period of not less than six months and not more than twelve months. Article 52 In all circumstances specified in this Part, it is imperative to order the confiscation of all copies infringing the rights to the work and all equipment used in the reproduction of such work. A decision may also be taken to close down the trading entity responsible for such infringement for a period of not less than one month and not more than three years. In the event infringement reoccurs, the sanctions provided for in this Part shall be doubled and the Court may also order the publication of the judgment in one or more newspapers at the expense of the convicted party. Article 53 All conservatory measures and sanctions provided for in this Part shall apply to any Neighbouring Rights. Part 11 General Provisions Article 54 The provisions of this Law shall apply to works, performances, sound recordings or broadcasts in existence at the time of the entry into force of this Law provided that the protection period had not lapsed under any previous legislation or the legislation in the country of origin of such works. The provisions of this Law shall not apply, however, to contracts concerning works, artistic performances, sound recordings or broadcasts that were concluded prior to the entry into force of this Law. Article 55 The staff of the Bureau of the Protection of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights as mandated by the Minister shall have the capacity of judicial officers for the purposes of controlling and certifying offences committed in violation of the provisions of this Law. For that purpose they are authorized to enter and inspect premises where works are published, distributed, reproduced and produced, and to examine documents and records, and to confiscate any material, copies or the means used in any acts violating this Law. Article 56 The Minister shall issue the necessary regulations and decisions for the implementation of the provisions of this Law. Until such date as this Law enters into force current regulations and decisions shall continue to be in force to the extent that they are consistent with the provisions of this law. Article 57 Law No. 25 of 1995 is hereby repealed together with any provisions inconsistent with the provisions of this Law.