W. Va. Code R. § 153-9-1

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 153-9-1 - General

1.1. Scope. -- This interpretive rule defines when the Great Seal of the State of West Virginia may be used as authorized by the Secretary of State as the keeper of the seal. As provided herein, the seal may essentially only be used for:

1) official governmental purposes; and

2) official governmental stationery.

The seal may not be used, as provided below, for:

1) any commercial purposes,

2) campaign purposes, or

3) advertising.

1.2. Authority. -- W.Va. Constitution Article II, Sec. 7; W.Va. Code § 5-2-1.

1.3. Filing Date. -- November 27, 2017

1.4. Effective Date. -- December 26, 2017

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