application of this Act to any works, expressions of folklore, performances, sound recordings and broadcasts which are first publications in a country or created by a person who is a national of or resident in or a company incorporated in a country which is a party to a copyright treaty or convention to which Malawi is also a party and which grants reciprocal provisions. Regulations 56. The Minister may make regulations for carrying out or giving effect to the provisions of this Act and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, such regulations may: (a) provide for the registration and deposit of works; (b) prescribe forms: (i) of applications to be made; (ii) of licences to be issued; (iii) of contracts to be concluded, pursuant to the provisions of this Act: (c) prescribe fees payable under this Act; (d) prescribe anything to be prescribed under this Act; (e) provide for the affiliation of associations to the Society and for the membership with such associations or with the Society of any persons whose works are protected under this Act. Application to works created before and after commencement of this Act 57. This Act shall apply in relation to works created before the commencement of this Act as it applies in relation to works made thereafter. Repeal of Cap. 49:03 58. The Copyright Act is hereby repealed. 43