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Legal limitations
Color reproductions of certain documents are illegal and may result
in either criminal or civil liability. This memorandum i s intended to be
a guide rather than a complete lis ting of every possible prohi bition. In
case of doubt, we suggest th at you check with counsel as to any
particular questionable documents.
The following documents issued by the United States/Canadian
Government or any of its Agenc ies may not be copied:
■Money
■Bonds or other certif icates of indebtednes s
■Certificates of Deposit
■Internal Revenue Stamps (ca nceled or uncanceled)
■Selective Service or draft papers
■Passports
■United States/Canadian P ostage Stamps (canceled or
uncanceled)
■Food Stamps
■Immigration Papers
■Checks or drafts drawn by Gove rnmental 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 consider ed the equivalent of copyrighted
works.
Licenses and Certificates of Title to motor vehicles may not be
copied under certain state/provincial laws.