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Legal limitations
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 relevant counsel as to
any particular questionable documents.
The following are examples of documents which should not be
copied:
The following documents issued by the United States/Canadian
Government or any of its Agencies may not be copied:
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Money
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Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness
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Certificates of Deposit
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Internal Revenue Stamps (canceled or uncanceled)
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Selective Service or draft papers
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Passports
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United States/Canadian Postage Stamps (canceled or
uncanceled)
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Food Stamps
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Immigration Papers
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Checks or drafts drawn by Governmental agencies
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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.
Licenses and Certificates of Title to motor vehicles may not be
copied under certain state/provincial laws.
