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R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-15-4 (2026)

Use of state emblems for commercial purposes

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No person, firm or corporation shall use the state seal, the state coat of arms, or a facsimile or imitation of them, for commercial purposes. The use of the state seal, the state coat of arms, or a facsimile or imitation of them as a portion of any letterhead, or in any advertisement, shall create a presumption that the use is for commercial purposes. Any person who violates any provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500).

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Cited in 1 case, 1999–1999 · leading case: State v. Robart, 988 P.2d 1114 (Alaska Ct. App. 1999).
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State v. Robart, 988 P.2d 1114 (Alaska Ct. App. 1999). “(b) Violation of this section is a misdemean- or, and upon conviction is punishable by a fine of not more than $500, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both.”
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