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Section 473A — Making or possessing equipment for making a false instrument

As in force on 1 February 2008.

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  1. 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
  2. 17 August 2026 Latest
Inserted in force 1 February 2008 by Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2007
473A.Making or possessing equipment for making a false instrument

Whoever makes or has in his custody or under his control a machine or implement, or paper or other material, which to his knowledge is or has been specifically designed or adapted for the making of any false instrument shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 5 years, or with fine, or with both.