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BCC warns the public over the unauthorised use of the City's Coat of Arms
25 Oct 2013 at 14:43hrs | Views
Bulawayo City Council has warned the public against using the City's Coat of Arms without authorisation from the authorities.
In a statement to the public, Bulawayo City Council Town Clerk Middleton Nyoni said: "The City of Bulawayo has noted with great concern that there is an increased use of the City's Coat of Arms without authorization from Bulawayo City Council.
The public is advised that the use of the City of Bulawayo Coat of Arms without authorization from the Council is an offence.
In terms of Armorial Bearings, Names, Uniforms and Badges Chapter 10:01. Section 29(1), "any person who, without the authorization of the person concerned, uses a heraldic representation (Coat of Arms) which has been registered in terms of section fifteen, knowing that he required such an authorisation shall be held liable to the offence."
The City of Bulawayo said it would like to advise members of the public that the Coat of Arms is a protected emblem used for OFFICIAL Council communication to its stakeholders.
Mr Nyoni said any persons found using the Crest without prior authority from Council will be prosecuted according to the laws of Zimbabwe.
In a statement to the public, Bulawayo City Council Town Clerk Middleton Nyoni said: "The City of Bulawayo has noted with great concern that there is an increased use of the City's Coat of Arms without authorization from Bulawayo City Council.
The public is advised that the use of the City of Bulawayo Coat of Arms without authorization from the Council is an offence.
In terms of Armorial Bearings, Names, Uniforms and Badges Chapter 10:01. Section 29(1), "any person who, without the authorization of the person concerned, uses a heraldic representation (Coat of Arms) which has been registered in terms of section fifteen, knowing that he required such an authorisation shall be held liable to the offence."
The City of Bulawayo said it would like to advise members of the public that the Coat of Arms is a protected emblem used for OFFICIAL Council communication to its stakeholders.
Mr Nyoni said any persons found using the Crest without prior authority from Council will be prosecuted according to the laws of Zimbabwe.
Source - Byo24News
