Canada
Parliament, by stature, has forbidden the reproduction of the following subjects under certain
circumstances. Penalties of fine or imprisonment may be imposed on those guilty of making such
reproductions.
• Current bank notes or current paper money
• Obligations or securities of a government or bank
• Exchequer bill paper or revenue paper
• The public seal of Canada or of a province, or the seal of a public body or authority in Canada, or
of a court of law
• Proclamations, orders, regulations, or appointments, or notices thereof (with intent to falsely
cause same to purport to have been printed by the Queens Printer for Canada, or the equivalent
printer for a province)
• Marks, brands, seals, wrappers, or designs used by or on behalf of the Government of Canada or of
a province, the government of a state other than Canada or a department, board, Commission, or
agency established by the Government of Canada or of a province or of a government of a state
other than Canada
• Impressed or adhesive stamps used for the purpose of revenue by the Government of Canada or
of a province or by the government of a state other than Canada
• Documents, registers, or records kept by public officials charged with the duty of making or issuing
certified copies thereof, where the copy falsely purports to be a certified copy thereof
• Copyrighted material or trademarks of any manner or kind without the consent of the copyright
or trademark owner
This list is provided for your convenience and assistance, but it is not all-inclusive, and no liability is
assumed for its completeness or accuracy. In case of doubt, consult your solicitor.
Other Countries
Copying certain documents may be illegal in your country. Penalties of fine or imprisonment may be
imposed on those found guilty of making such reproductions.
• Currency notes
• Bank notes and checks
• Bank and government bonds and securities
• Passports and identification cards
• Copyright material or trademarks without the consent of the owner
• Postage stamps and other negotiable instruments
This list is not inclusive and no liability is assumed for either its completeness or accuracy. In case of
doubt, contact your legal counsel.
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