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Section 470 — “A forged document” or “a forged electronic record”

As in force on 28 July 2023.

Timeline 4 versions
  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
  2. 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
  3. 30 November 2008 Revised edition
  4. 28 July 2023 You are here
  5. 17 August 2026 Latest
470.“A forged document” or “a forged electronic record”

A false document or false electronic record, made wholly or in part by forgery, is designated “a forged document” or “a forged electronic record”, respectively.