Michigan Compiled Laws Act 304 Of 1919 Unlawful Use Of Names Or Insignia (430.101 - 430.105)



AN ACT to prohibit any person, society, association or corporation from adopting or using a name similar to the name of a military, ex-military, patriotic, benevolent, humane, fraternal or charitable organization incorporated or organized under the laws of this or any other state or of the United States; to prohibit the wearing or exhibiting of the recognized or established badge, button, emblem, decoration, insignia or charm of any such organization; to prohibit the assumption or claiming of membership in any such organization; to prohibit the use of the name, emblem or insignia of any such organization in commercial advertising, except on written consent; to provide a remedy by injunction, and to provide a penalty for a violation of the provisions of this act.


History: 1919, Act 304, Eff. Aug. 14, 1919


Last modified: October 10, 2016