75-424.   Same; exceptions. No registration shall be granted to any association, lodge, order, fraternal society, beneficial association, or fraternal and beneficial society or association, historical, military, or veterans' organization, labor union, foundation, federation, or any other society, organization or association, degree, branch, subordinate lodge or auxiliary thereof, having a name, badge, button, decoration, charm, emblem, rosette or other insignia similar to, imitating or so nearly resembling as to be calculated to deceive, any other name, badge, button, decoration, charm, emblem, rosette or other insignia whatsoever, already registered pursuant to the provisions of this act: Provided, That nothing contained in this act shall deny the use of any emblem, name, badge, button, decoration, charm, rosette or other insignia to any organization which has been peaceably using the same for a period of twenty-five years or more prior to the date of this enactment.

      History:   L. 1953, ch. 397, § 4; June 30.