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367. Making or having in possession papers or implements for forgery

Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force

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367. Making or having in possession papers or implements for forgery

Any person who, without lawful authority or excuse, the proof of which lies on him—
(a)makes, uses or knowingly has in his custody or possession any paper intended to resemble and pass as a special paper such as is provided and used for making any bank note or currency note; or
(b)makes, uses or knowingly has in his custody or possession any frame, mould or instrument for making such paper, or for producing in or on such paper any words, figures, letters, marks, lines or devices peculiar to and used in or on any such paper; or
(c)engraves or in anywise makes upon any plate, wood, stone or other material any words, figures, letters, marks, lines or devices the print whereof resembles in whole or in part any words, figures, letters, marks, lines or devices peculiar to and used in or on any bank note or currency note; or
(d)uses or knowingly has in his custody or possession any plate, wood, stone or other material upon which any such words, figures, letters, marks, lines or devices have been engraved or in anywise made as aforesaid; or
(e)uses or knowingly has in his custody or possession any paper upon which any such words, figures, letters, marks, lines or devices have been printed or in anywise made as aforesaid, is guilty of a felony and is liable to imprisonment for seven years.
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Source: Kenya Law