Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Regulations 2008 (SR 2008/423)

Regulation by clause

4 Meaning of book
  • (1) For the purposes of section 6(1)(c) of the Act, a publication must satisfy the condition in this regulation that applies to it.

    (2) A book that is intended for children must—

    • (a) contain at least 24 pages of text and illustrations; or

    • (b) contain at least 48 pages of text.

    (3) A book that consists entirely of text that is not drama or poetry must contain at least 48 pages of text.

    (4) A book that consists entirely of text that is drama or poetry must contain at least 24 pages of drama or poetry or both.

    (5) A book that consists entirely of illustrations must contain at least 96 pages of illustrations.

    (6) A book that is a combination of text and illustrations must contain at least 48 pages of text and illustrations.

    (7) A book that appears in an annual volume must comply with whichever of subclauses (2) to (6) applies to it.

    (8) A book that is a translation must comply with whichever of subclauses (2) to (6) applies to it.