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Statutes > Virginia > Title-1 > Chapter-5 > 1-505§ 1-505. Seals deemed property of Commonwealth; unauthorized use; penalty.
The seals of the Commonwealth shall be deemed the property of theCommonwealth; and no persons shall exhibit, display, or in any manner utilizethe seals or any facsimile or representation of the seals of the Commonwealthfor nongovernmental purposes unless such use is specifically authorized bylaw.
Except for the authorized commercial use of the seal as provided in §2.2-122, any person violating the provisions of this section shall bepunished by a fine of not more than $100, or by imprisonment for not morethan 30 days or both.
(1966, c. 102, § 7.1-31.1; 1995, c. 295; 2005, c. 839.)
