Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46)

Marginal note:Obtaining, etc., by instrument based on forged document

375 Every one who demands, receives or obtains anything, or causes or procures anything to be delivered or paid to any person under, on or by virtue of any instrument issued under the authority of law, knowing that it is based on a forged document, is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years.