2)
the information was published without the consent of the author,
3)
at the time when the information was published there existed, and
still exist, factual or legal obstacles to prosecuting the author.
(2) An editor-in-chief or a person replacing him shall not be liable if for justified
reasons he had no knowledge of the circumstances referred to in para. 1, subparagraphs 1
through 3 hereof.
Liability of Publisher, Printing-entity and Producer
Article 29
(1) Provided that the requirements referred to in Art.28 above are met, liability
shall be borne by the following:
1) publisher – for a criminal offence committed through regular press
publications, and where the publisher does not exist or where there are factual or legal
obstacles to his prosecution, then liability shall be borne by the printing-entity which had
knowledge of it,
2) producer – for a criminal offence committed through a compact disc,
phonograph record, magnetic tape and other audio means, film intended for public or
private reproduction, slides, videos or other similar means of communication intended
for wider audience.
(2) Where the publisher, printing-entity or producer is a legal person or a state
authority, liability shall be borne by the officer responsible for publishing, printing or
production.
Application of Provisions from Articles 28 and 29
Article 30
The provisions on liability of the persons referred to in Articles 28 and 29 hereof
shall only apply where under the general provisions of this Code these respective persons
may not be considered to be a perpetrator of a criminal offence.
5. Criminal Liability of Legal Persons
Article 31
(1) Criminal liability of legal persons and sanctions to be applied thereto shall be
laid down by law.
TITLE THREE
PUNISHMENT