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Act 281 of 1927
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REGISTRATION OF NAMES AND INSIGNIA

Act 281 of 1927

AN ACT to provide for the registration and protection of the names, badges, buttons, decorations, charms, emblems, rosettes and other insignia of associations, lodges, orders, fraternal societies, beneficial societies, or fraternal and beneficial societies or associations, historical, military or veterans' organizations, labor union, foundation, federation, or any other society, organization or association, degree, branch, subordinate lodge or auxiliary thereof; to prohibit the wearing, exhibition, display or use of the same by any person not entitled to wear, exhibit, display or use the same, and fixing a penalty for the violation of this act.


History: 1927, Act 281, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927




The People of the State of Michigan enact:

DocumentTypeDescription
Section 430.1SectionRegistration or insignia of certain organizations; alteration or cancellation by reregistration; “administrator” defined.
Section 430.2SectionApplication for registration; blanks.
Section 430.3SectionRecord of registrations.
Section 430.4SectionRegistration of name and insignia of certain organizations; disallowance.
Section 430.5SectionCertificate.
Section 430.6SectionWilful unauthorized use of insignia; penalty.
Section 430.7SectionFees; payment; disposition.
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