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PREVENTION OF COPYRIGHT PIRACY (2) In granting a licence, the Commissioner—
 * (a) shall assign to the licensee a manufacturers’ code;
 * (b) shall impose all of the conditions as may be published by him from time to time by notice in the Gazette for the purpose of this section; and
 * (c) may impose such other conditions as he thinks fit for—
 * (i) preventing the manufacture of infringing copies of copyright works;
 * (ii) protecting the rights of copyright owners and other persons to whom rights are conferred under the Copyright Ordinance (92 of 1997);
 * (iii) securing compliance by the licensee with any provisions of this Ordinance or the regulations;
 * (iv) securing compliance by the licensee with any conditions of the licence; and
 * (v) ensuring the effective administration of this Ordinance.

(3) A manufacturer’s code shall consist of—
 * (a) one or more letters or numbers;
 * (b) a mark, sign, symbol or device; or
 * (c) any combination of letters, numbers, marks, signs, symbols or devices,

as determined by the Commissioner.

(4) A notice published under subsection (2)(b) shall not be regarded as subsidiary legislation.

6. Form, duration and effect of licence

(1) Every licence shall be in a form determined by the Commissioner and shall be valid for such period, not exceeding 3 years, as is specified in the licence.

(2) Every licence shall authorize the person named therein to manufacture optical discs in the premises specified in the licence.

(3) The following matters shall be endorsed on a licence—
 * (a) any conditions imposed under section 5(2) or 8(3);
 * (b) the manufacturer’s code assigned to the licensee;
 * (c) any amendments made to the licence under section 7 or to any conditions endorsed on the licence under section 8(3); and
 * (d) any transfer of the licence approved under section 8.

7. Amendment and renewal of licence

(1) The Commissioner may amend or renew a licence upon application made by the licensee in accordance with this Ordinance.