(1) Whosoever for the purpose of deception in legal commerce

1.  removes, renders unrecognisable, covers up or suppresses an entry in an official identity document or removes a single page from an official identity document or

2.  uses an official identity document altered in such a way,

shall be liable to imprisonment not exceeding three years or a fine unless the offence is punishable under section 267 or section 274.

(2) The attempt shall be punishable.