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Unlawful use of copying equipment
(MFC and DCP only) 1
It is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit
fraud. The following is a non-exhaustive list of documents which it may be unlawful to produce
copies of. We suggest you check with your legal adviser and/or the relevant legal authorities if in
doubt about a particular item or document:
Currency
Bonds or other certificates of debt
Certificates of Deposit
Armed forces service or draft papers
Passports
Postage stamps (cancelled or uncancelled)
Immigration papers
Welfare documents
Cheques or drafts drawn by governmental agencies
Identifying badges or insignias
In addition, driving licenses and/or Certificates of Title to motor vehicles may not be copied under
certain national laws.
Copyrighted works cannot be copied lawfully, subject to the “fair dealing” exception relating to
sections of a copyrighted work. Multiple copies would indicate improper use. Works of art should
be considered the equivalent of copyrighted works.
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