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1.8 Legal restrictions on copying
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1.8 Legal restrictions on copying
Certain types of originals must never be copied with the purpose or intent to pass copies of such originals
off as the originals.
The following is not a complete list, but is meant to be used as a guide to responsible copying.
<Financial Instruments>
- Personal checks
- Traveler’s checks
- Money orders
- Certificates of deposit
- Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness
- Stock certificates
<Legal Originals>
- Food stamps
- Postage stamps (canceled or uncanceled)
- Checks or drafts drawn by government agencies
- Internal revenue stamps (canceled or uncanceled)
- Passports
- Immigration papers
- Motor vehicle licenses and titles
- House and property titles and deeds
<General>
- Identification cards, badges, or insignias
- Copyrighted works without permission of the copyright owner
In addition, it is prohibited under any circumstances to copy domestic or foreign currencies, or works of art
without permission of the copyright owner.
When in doubt about the nature of an original, consult with legal counsel.