It shall be unlawful for any person other than a member of the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Sons of the American Legion or La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux (Forty and Eight) and the Disabled American Veterans of the World War in good standing wilfully to wear a button which is the official insignia or emblem of any of such organizations. Any wilful violation of the provisions of this section shall subject the offender to a fine of not exceeding one hundred dollars or imprisonment not exceeding thirty days.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 44-658; 1952 Code Section 44-658; 1942 Code Section 1242; 1932 Code Section 1242; Cr. C. '22 Section 138; 1921 (32) 212; 1936 (39) 1480.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 25 - Military, Civil Defense and Veterans Affairs
Chapter 15 - Other Provisions For Benefit Of Veterans
Section 25-15-20. Improper use of Confederate Crosses of Honor.
Section 25-15-30. Improper use of emblems of the American Legion and other service organizations.
Section 25-15-40. Illegal sale of official flowers of veterans' organizations.