Using the County seal without permission and penalties

(a) Whoever knowingly displays any facsimile of the seal of the County in, or in connection with, any advertisement, poster, or circular, for the purpose of conveying, or in a manner reasonably calculated to convey a false impression of sponsorship or approval by the County or by any department, agency, or instrumentality thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The preceding provision shall not be construed to apply to the use of a facsimile of the seal in any newspaper, periodical, book, pamphlet, or stationery where the facsimile of the seal is printed for informational purposes only to indicate that any article or printed matter therein originated from authorized sources of the County. (b) Whoever, except when authorized in writing by the County council for official use of the County, knowingly manufactures, reproduces, sells, or purchases for resale, either separately or appended to any article manufactured or sold, any facsimile of the seal of the County, or any substantial part thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The word “sell” shall be broadly construed to include transactions involving cash donations to the seller and/or the seller’s agent or representative. (c) The word “facsimile,” as used in this section, shall be the use of the seal as described or impressed or the gold color replica or any combination thereof found in section 2-154 of this article. (1985, ord 85-28, sec 1.)2-155 Article 29. Self-Insurance Fund.