Power of Minister to prescribe exceptions to infringement

(1) The Minister may, by Order, provide that the copyright in a work, or in works within a category, specified in the Order is not infringed where in relation to such work, or works, such acts as are specified in the Order are done in certain circumstances specified in the Order. 92 (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 owner of the copyright in any work to which the order relates. (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 copyright to which Belize is a party.