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REFERENCE TITLE: county seals; approval of use |
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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-first Legislature Second Regular Session 2014
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HB 2320 |
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Introduced by Representative Pierce J
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AN ACT
Amending Title 11, chapter 2, article 4, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 11-251.17; relating to the board of supervisors.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 11, chapter 2, article 4, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 11-251.17, to read:
11-251.17. Use of county seal restricted; violation; classification
A. A person may use, display or otherwise employ any facsimile, copy, likeness, imitation or other resemblance of the county seal only after obtaining the approval of the board of supervisors of that county. The board of supervisors may grant a certificate of approval on application by any person showing good cause for the use of the county seal for a proper purpose. No person other than a county department may use the county seal for the purpose of advertising or promoting the sale of any article of merchandise within this state or for promoting any other commercial purpose. The board of supervisors may adopt rules for the use of the county seal or any facsimile, copy, likeness, imitation or other resemblance of the county seal, including rules for the use of the county seal for official county business.
B. If the county maintains a website, it shall display on its website the adopted seal and the text of subsection A of this section.
C. Any person who knowingly violates this section is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor.