Flags, National Symbols and State Images Protection Act 2023
| Flags, National Symbols and State Images Protection Act 2023 | |
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| Second Session of the Federal Assembly | |
| An Act to protect and preserve the Flag of the Arstotzkan Union, State Symbol of the Arstotzkan Union and any and all other image, logos and flags that are known to be associated with the Independent Federal Republic of the Arstotzkan Union. | |
| Territorial extent | Arstotzkan Union |
| Date passed | 30 August 2023 |
| Date effective | 31 August 2023 |
| Status: Current legislation | |
The Flags, National Symbols and State Images Protection Act 2023 is an Act of Assembly passed by the Executive Committee on 31 August 2023 and officially codifies the People's Banner of the Arstotzkan Union as the official flag of the Arstotzkan Union.
The Act also enforces protections for any other images or symbols that are associated with the Arstotzkan Union.
Protection of national symbols has always been a high priority in the Arstotzkan Union. Many citizens are very patriotic about the nation and this continues to the Federal Government. Penalties for breaching this act result in fines of up to ¢500,000 (AUC) or around $298,590 USD. The maximum penalty in regards to imprisonment is 50 years consecutive.
Contents
Part 1: Flag of the Arstotzkan Union
Part 1 designates the "People's Banner of the Arstotzkan Union" as the official flag and restricts its use to Arstotzkan territory and appropriate international settings. The Act declares the "People's Banner of the Arstotzkan Union" as the sole official flag of the Arstotzkan Union and its people. The Act restricts the use of the flag to Arstotzkan territory and internationally where appropriate. This likely refers to situations where the Arstotzkan Union is officially represented, such as embassies or diplomatic missions. The Land and Territories Act 2023 is referenced for further details on Arstotzkan territory.
Part 2: State Symbol of the Arstotzkan Union
Part 2 recognizes the state symbol designed by First President Ethan Brinkman as the official State Symbol and Coat of Arms of the Arstotzkan Union. The Act recognizes the state symbol designed by First President Ethan Brinkman on 28 October 2022, as the official State Symbol and Coat of Arms of the Arstotzkan Union. This symbol likely holds significant importance in representing the Arstotzkan Union's national identity.
Part 3: Offence relating the Flags and Symbols
Part 3 outlines various offenses related to the misuse or disrespect of protected symbols. It defines actions that could be considered derogatory, indecent, or dishonorable to the flag or state symbol, and associating them with threats to national security or the Arstotzkan Union's reputation. This section defines a range of offenses related to the misuse of protected symbols. These include displaying, using, or associating the symbols in a way that could be seen as disrespectful, dishonorable, or associated with threats to national security. The Act leaves some room for interpretation regarding what constitutes a disrespectful or dishonorable display. The Act prescribes significant penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment. The severity of the penalty depends on the specific offense.
Part 4: Miscellaneous Provisions
Part 4 addresses amendments to the Act. It grants the First President authority to amend the Act without requiring approval from the Executive Committee. However, the Executive Committee must approve the removal of entire sections. This provision concentrates a significant amount of power in the hands of the First President.