The seals of the Commonwealth shall be deemed the property of the Commonwealth; and no persons shall exhibit, display, or in any manner utilize the seals or any facsimile or representation of the seals of the Commonwealth for nongovernmental purposes unless such use is specifically authorized by law.
Except for the authorized commercial use of the seal as provided in § 2.2-122, any person violating the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100, or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days or both.
1966, c. 102, § 7.1-31.1; 1995, c. 295; 2005, c. 839.
Structure Code of Virginia
§ 1-502. Custody; impressions displayed in the Library of Virginia
§ 1-503. Uses and tax on great seal
§ 1-504. Uses and tax on lesser seal
§ 1-505. Seals deemed property of Commonwealth; unauthorized use; penalty
§ 1-506. Flag of the Commonwealth
§ 1-507. Governor to prescribe size of flag
§ 1-508. Director of General Services to have available flags of the Commonwealth for sale
§ 1-509. When flag to be suspended over Capitol
§ 1-510. Official emblems and designations
§ 1-511. English designated the official language of the Commonwealth