Optical Discs Act 2000 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006 · Part IV · Manufacturer’S Code
21. Applying false manufacturer’s code
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forges a manufacturer’s code;
falsely applies to an optical disc a manufacturer’s code or any mark so resembling a manufacturer’s code as to be calculated to deceive;
makes any die, block, machine or other instrument for the purpose of forging, or which is capable of being used for forging, a manufacturer’s code;
disposes of or has in his possession any die, block, machine or other instrument for the purpose of forging a manufacturer’s code; or
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causes to be done anything referred to in paragraph (a),
, (c) or (d), commits an offence.
In any proceedings for an offence under subsection (1), it shall be a defence for the person charged to prove that he acted without intent to deceive or defraud.