Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 18 : Section 715


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 715. "The Golden Eagle Insignia"

      As used in this section, "The Golden Eagle Insignia" means the
    words "The Golden Eagle" and the representation of an American
    Golden Eagle (colored gold) and a family group (colored midnight
    blue) enclosed within a circle (colored white with a midnight blue
    border) framed by a rounded triangle (colored gold with a midnight
    blue border) which was originated by the Department of the Interior
    as the official symbol for Federal recreation fee areas.
      Whoever, except as authorized under rules and regulations issued
    by the Secretary of the Interior, knowingly manufactures,
    reproduces, or uses "The Golden Eagle Insignia", or any facsimile
    thereof, in such a manner as is likely to cause confusion, or to
    cause mistake, or to deceive, shall be fined under this title or
    imprisoned not more than six months, or both.
      The use of any such emblem, sign, insignia, or words which was
    lawful on the date of enactment of this Act shall not be a
    violation of this section.
      A violation of this section may be enjoined at the suit of the
    Attorney General, upon complaint by the Secretary of the Interior.



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