Singapore legislation

Section 233

of Copyright Act

Section 233

Government copyright in films

(1)

Section 197(5) shall not apply in relation to cinematograph films made before 10th April 1987.

(2)

Where section 197(5) does not apply in relation to a cinematograph film by reason of subsection (1) —

(a)

if the film was an original dramatic work as defined by section 205 — section 197(1), (2) and (3), shall apply, in relation to that work in accordance with section 221(1); and

(b)

section 197(1), (2) and (3), as modified by section 231, shall apply in relation to photographs forming part of the film in like manner as they apply in relation to photographs not forming part of a cinematograph film.[Aust. 1968, s. 235]