13. Use of flag, symbol, etc.
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No registered society shall use any flag, symbol, emblem, badge or other insignia without the consent in writing of the Registrar or an Assistant Registrar.
registered society
“registered society” means a society registered or deemed to be registered under this Act;
Any person aggrieved by the refusal of the Registrar or an Assistant Registrar to the use of a flag, symbol, emblem, badge or other insignia may appeal against that decision to the Minister whose decision shall be final.
Registrar
“Registrar” means the Registrar of Societies appointed under section 3;
In any case where a registered society uses a flag, symbol, emblem, badge or other insignia in contravention of subsection (1) —
the officers of the society; and
all persons managing or assisting in the management of the society,shall be deemed to be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $6,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or to both.