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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 706. Red Cross
Whoever wears or displays the sign of the Red Cross or any
insignia colored in imitation thereof for the fraudulent purpose of
inducing the belief that he is a member of or an agent for the
American National Red Cross; or
Whoever, whether a corporation, association or person, other than
the American National Red Cross and its duly authorized employees
and agents and the sanitary and hospital authorities of the armed
forces of the United States, uses the emblem of the Greek red cross
on a white ground, or any sign or insignia made or colored in
imitation thereof or the words "Red Cross" or "Geneva Cross" or any
combination of these words -
Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than six
months, or both.
This section shall not make unlawful the use of any such emblem,
sign, insignia or words which was lawful on the date of enactment
of this title.
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