Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 18 : Section 706


   
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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