26. Scope of application

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

The provisions of this Part in respect of the protection of literary, artistic or scientific works shall apply to —

(a)

works of authors who are nationals of , or have their habitual residence in, Sri Lanka ; and

(b)

works first published in Sri Lanka, works first published in another country and hereupon published in Sri Lanka, within thirty days from such publication, irrespective of the nationality or residence of the author.

(2)

The provisions of this Part shall also apply to works that are protected in Sri Lanka by virtue of, and in accordance with, any international convention or any international agreement to which Sri Lanka is a party.

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