2014 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 14 - Criminal Law.
Article 52 - Miscellaneous Police Regulations.
§ 14-395 - Commercialization of American Legion emblem; wearing by nonmembers.
14-395. Commercialization of American Legion emblem; wearing by nonmembers.
It shall be unlawful for anyone not a member of the American Legion, an organization consisting of ex-members of the United States Army, Navy and Marine Corps, who served as members of such organizations in the recent world war, to wear upon his or her person the recognized emblem of the American Legion, or to use the said emblem for advertising purposes, or to commercialize the same in any way whatsoever; or to use the said emblem in display upon his or her property or place of business, or at any place whatsoever. Anyone violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. (1923, c. 89; C.S., s. 4511(b); 1993, c. 539, s. 261; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2011-183, s. 127(b).)
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