Clause 17
Applying false manufacturer’s code
of Manufacture of Optical Discs Bill
BillNot in forceProvision 22 of 32
Clause 17
(1)
Any person who falsely applies, or causes to be falsely applied, to an optical disc a manufacturer’s code or any mark so resembling a manufacturer’s code as to be calculated to deceive shall be guilty of an offence.
(2)
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.