Hong Kong Ordinances

COPYRIGHT ORDINANCE - SECT 76

Performance, showing or playing of works for purposes of club, society, etc.

(1) It is not an infringement of the copyright in a work (other than a
broadcast or a cable programme) to perform, show or play it as part of the
activities of, or for the benefit of, a club, society or other organization if
the following conditions are met.

(2) The conditions are-

   (a)  that the club, society or organization is not established or conducted
        for profit and its main objects are charitable or are otherwise
        concerned with the advancement of religion, education or social
        welfare; and

   (b)  that the proceeds of any charge for admission to the place where the
        work is to be performed, shown or played are applied solely for the
        purposes of the club, society or organization. [ cf. 1988 c. 48 s. 67
        U.K.]