Order excepting acts from infringing rights under this Part

(1) The Minister may, by Order published in the Gazette, provide that the rights conferred by this Part in relation to a performance specified in the Order are not infringed by the doing of such acts as are specified in the Order in the circumstances therein specified. (2) An Order made under subsection (1) of this section may, (a) contain such consequential, supplemental or ancillary provisions as appear to the Minister to be necessary or expedient for the purpose of giving due effect to the Order; (b) after consultation with the National Arts Council and other bodies representing artists, writers, composers and performers, prescribe a formula for the calculation of the amount which shall be paid by way of equitable remuneration to the performer or other person whose rights under this Part are affected by the Order. (3) No Order may be made under this section unless the Minister is satisfied, (a) that the acts specified are to be done in connection with an event of national importance; and (b) that the effect of the Order would not contravene any Convention relating to rights 124 in respect of performances to which Belize is a party.