Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 18 : Section 707


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 707. 4-H club emblem fraudulently used

      Whoever, with intent to defraud, wears or displays the sign or
    emblem of the 4-H clubs, consisting of a green four-leaf clover
    with stem, and the letter H in white or gold on each leaflet, or
    any insignia in colorable imitation thereof, for the purpose of
    inducing the belief that he is a member of, associated with, or an
    agent or representative for the 4-H clubs; or
      Whoever, whether an individual, partnership, corporation or
    association, other than the 4-H clubs and those duly authorized by
    them, the representatives of the United States Department of
    Agriculture, the land grant colleges, and persons authorized by the
    Secretary of Agriculture, uses, within the United States, such
    emblem or any sign, insignia, or symbol in colorable imitation
    thereof, or the words "4-H Club" or "4-H Clubs" or any combination
    of these or other words or characters in colorable imitation
    thereof - 
      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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