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Va. Code Ann. § 1-505

Seals deemed property of Commonwealth; unauthorized use; penalty

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Rothamel v. Fluvanna County (2011)

Most recently applied in Rothamel v. Fluvanna County (September 2011)

1966, c. 102, § 7.1-31.1; 1995, c. 295; 2005, c. 839.

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.

Official source: Virginia Law Portal (LIS). Reproduced from public-domain Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.