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(5)
Removing and cracking any protective electronic code that guarantees the use of the
original copies of the work, such as coding or data recorded by the use of laser or other
means.
(6)
Commercial use of intellectual works through deception, which is not permitted by
the owners of the copyright, such as using copied software or receiving coded broadcasting
programs through illegal means.
(7)
Manufacturing or importing tools –for the purpose of sale or rental- of any means
which facilitate receiving or exploiting works through means other than those determined by
owner of the rights.
(8)
Copying or photographing parts of a book or a collection of books or parts of any
work, with or without compensation, without obtaining the written consent of the copyright
owners and the competent authorities of the Ministry, with the exception of cases of lawful
copying specified in Article (15) of this Law.
(9)
Import of counterfeit, imitated or copied works.
(10)
Keeping non-original works at the commercial establishment, its warehouse or any
other facility owned by it, whether directly or indirectly and under any pretence.
(11)
Infringement on any of the protected rights specified in this Law or violation of any
of its provisions.
Article 22: Penalties
First:
Any person who violates a provision of this Law shall be subject to one or more of the
following penalties:
(1)
Warning.
(2)
A fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty thousands riyals.
(3)
Closing the violating establishment or the one which participated in the violation of the
copyright, for a period not exceeding two months.
(4)
Confiscation of all copies of the work along with the materials used or intended for use in the
infringement on the copyrights.
(5)
Imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months.
Second:
Upon repetition of the infringement on the same work or any other work, the maximum limit
of penalty, fine and closure may be doubled.
Third:
If the Committee sees that the violation entails imprisonment or a fine exceeding one hundred
thousand riyals or cancellation of the license, the case shall be submitted to the Minister for
referral to the Board of Grievances.