South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 44 - Emblems Of Associations
Section 43-44-2 - Deceptive emblem--Registration forbidden.

43-44-2. Deceptive emblem--Registration forbidden.
No registration shall be granted, nor alteration permitted of any emblem so nearly resembling any other which has been theretofore registered, as to be calculated to deceive or mislead.

Source: SL 1933, ch 82, §4; SDC 1939, §51.0904.

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Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 43 - Property

Chapter 44 - Emblems Of Associations

Section 43-44-1 - Insignia of fraternal, historical, military, or labor organizations--Right of registration, alteration, or cancellation.

Section 43-44-2 - Deceptive emblem--Registration forbidden.

Section 43-44-3 - Application for registration of emblem--Officers authorized to make--Verification--Copies of emblem.

Section 43-44-4 - False or fraudulent representation to procure filing and registration as misdemeanor.

Section 43-44-5 - Application for registration, alteration, cancellation, or transfer of registration of emblem--Receipt and filing by secretary of state--Issuance of certificate--Indexing.

Section 43-44-6 - Fee for registration, alteration, or cancellation of certificate--Assignment and other fees.

Section 43-44-7 - Registration records--Indexing by secretary of state--Contents.

Section 43-44-8 - Prima facie evidence of right to exclusive use of registered emblem--Rights of prior owner not affected.

Section 43-44-9 - Persons benefitted by registration of emblem.

Section 43-44-10 - Unauthorized use or wearing of registered emblem--Classification of offense.

Section 43-44-11 - Enjoining unlawful use of emblem of fraternal, historical, military, or labor organization--Right to damages.