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Legal limitations for
copying
(United States/Canada)
Observe all copyright laws when using this product.
Color reproductions of certain documents are illegal
and may result in either criminal or civil liability. This
memorandum is intended to be a guide rather than a
complete listing of every possible prohibition. In case
of doubt, we suggest that you check with counsel as to
any particular questionable documents.
The following documents issued by the United States/
Canadian Government or any of its Agencies may not
be copied:
• Money
• Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness
• Certificates of Deposit
• Internal Revenue Stamps (canceled or
uncanceled)
• Selective Service or draft papers
• Passports
• United States/Canadian Postage Stamps
(canceled or uncanceled)
• Food Stamps
• Immigration Papers
• Checks or drafts drawn by Governmental agencies
• Identifying badges or insignias
Copyrighted works cannot be copied. Sections of a
copyrighted work can be copied for ‘fair use’.
Multiple copies would indicate improper use.
Works of art should be considered the equivalent of
copyrighted works.
Unlawful Use of
Scanning Equipment
(Other countries except
United States/Canada)
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
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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