Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 172

172. (1) Whosoever, except in the cases referred to in the last preceding article, shall counterfe it any seal, stamp, or other mark, used for sealing, stamping, marking, authenticating or certifyi ng, in the name of the Government or of any of the authorities thereof , documents or effects, whether public or private property, or wh ich are under the public guarantee, shall, on conviction, be liable to imprisonment for a term from thirteen months to three years, wi th or without solitary confinement. Making use of counterfeited seal, stamp, or mark. (2) Whosoever shall knowingly make use of any such seal, stamp, or mark and whosoever shall knowingly and without lawful authority be in possession of the said objects, shall be liable to the same punishment. Counterfeiting postage stamps, and making use of same. Added by: XVI.1900.137. Amended by: XLIX.1981.4.