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Unlawful use of copying equipment
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:
â– Currency
â– Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness
â– Certificates of Deposit
â– Armed forces service or draft papers
â– Passports
â– Postage stamps (cancelled or uncancelled)
â– Food stamps
â– Immigration Papers
â– Welfare documents
â– Checks or drafts drawn by governmental agencies
â– 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.