(1)It is an offence for a person to use the cultural emblem otherwise than as authorised by section 10, 11 or 12.
(2)In subsection (1) the reference to the cultural emblem includes any other design that so nearly resembles the emblem as to be capable of being mistaken for it.
(3)A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction—
(a)in England and Wales, to a fine;
(b)in Scotland or Northern Ireland, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.
(4)Proceedings for an offence under this section may be brought—
(a)in England and Wales, only by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions;
(b)in Northern Ireland, only by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland.
Commencement Information
I1S. 9 in force at 12.12.2017 by S.I. 2017/1087, reg. 2