Chapter 11
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Legal limitations
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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.
Licenses and Certificates of Title to motor
vehicles may not be copied under certain
state/provincial laws.