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In accordance with my authority under Annex 10 of the Peace Agreement and
Article XI of the Bonn Document, I do hereby decide that the Law on the Coat
of Arms of Bosnia and Herzegovina enters into force with immediate effect
on an interim basis, until the Parliamentary Assembly adopts this law in due
form.
Sarajevo, 18 May 1998
Carlos Westendorp
High Representative
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LAW ON THE COAT-OF-ARMS OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Article 1
This Law regulates the shape and design of the Coat-of -Arms of Bosnia and
Herzegovina, as well as the use of it by the institutions of Bosnia and
Herzegovina.
Article 2
The Coat-of-Arms of Bosnia and Herzegovina represents Bosnia and Herzegovina
and shall be displayed as a symbol of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Article 3
The Coat-of-Arms of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall be used in accordance with
the provisions of this Law in a manner promoting the reputation and dignity
of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Article 4
The Coat-of-Arms of Bosnia and Herzegovina is of a blue colour and in the
shape of a shield with a pointed tip. In the top right side corner of the
shield there is a triangle of yellow colour. Running parallel to the left
side of this triangle is a row of white five pointed stars.
Article 5
The design and graphic presentation of the Coat of Arms of Bosnia and
Herzegovina are laid down in the Annex, which forms an integral part of this
Law.
Article 6
- The Coat-of-Arms of Bosnia and Herzegovina may not be used as a trademark
or service mark, sample or model, nor as any sign to mark trade items or
services.
- When so stipulated by separate regulations, the Coat-of-Arms of Bosnia
and Herzegovina may be used as an integral part of other symbol or signs.
- The use of the Coat-of-Arms of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall be free for
artistic or educational purposes, provided that this does not affect the
reputation and dignity of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Article 7
The Ministry of Civil Affairs and Communications of Bosnia and Herzegovina
shall be responsible for regulating the production of Coat-of-Arms of Bosnia
and Herzegovina.
Article 8
The Coat-of-Arms of Bosnia and Herzegovina may not be used in a public place
if it is damaged or unsuitable for use due to its appearance and shall be
withdrawn from use.
Article 9
- The Coat-of-Arms of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall be officially displayed
in the following way:
- At the entrance of all buildings of the Presidency of Bosnia and
Herzegovina, the Council of Ministers and its three Ministries, the
Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Constitutional Court,
the Standing Committee on Military Matters, the Commission of Human Rights,
the Central Bank and the Permanent Election Commission following its
formation and any other building of the institutions of Bosnia and
Herzegovina or any other institution administered by or reporting to these
institutions.
- On all buildings of Embassies and Consulates of Bosnia and
Herzegovina.
- As part of the seal of Bosnia and Herzegovina and in accordance with
the Law on the Seal of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- On official correspondence, invitations, cards and similar documents
used by the Members of the Presidency, Council of Ministers, Co-Chairs and
Vice-Chair, Ministers and Deputy-Ministers, Speakers and Deputy Speakers of
both Houses of the Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and other
institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina as mentioned under paragraph i).
- On official means of transport used by State Officials.
- At border crossings of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- In all cases referred to in the previous paragraph, no other coat of arms
from Bosnia and Herzegovina shall be displayed together with the
Coat-of-Arms of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Article 10
The use of Coat-of-Arms of Bosnia and Herzegovina is allowed:
- On buildings where Entity, Cantonal, City and Municipal bodies,
within Bosnia and Herzegovina, have their seat, as well as in the ceremony
rooms in those buildings;
- On the occasion of official international visits, competitions and
other gatherings (political, scientific, cultural - artistic, sports and
others) at which Bosnia and Herzegovina is participating or is represented.
- In any other cases, unless its use is in contravention of the
provisions of this Law.
Article 11
When the Coat-of Arms of Bosnia and Herzegovina is displayed with one or
more foreign coats-of-arms or other similar symbols, the Coat-of Arms of
Bosnia and Herzegovina shall be placed in an honorary place, as follows:
- in the middle of the circle when viewed from the front, if the other
coat-of-arms and symbols form a circle;
- in the middle of the semi-circle when viewed from the front, if the
other coats-of-arms and symbols form a semi-circle;
- at the head of the column of the other coat-of-arms, if the other
coat-of-arms and symbols form a column;
- at the head of a group of the other coat-of-arms, if the coats-of-arms
form groups;
Article 12
Disrespect for the Coat-of Arms of Bosnia and Herzegovina is a punishable
offense. The necessary legislation shall be adopted by the Entities within
two months from the entry into force of this Law.
Article 13
This Law shall enter into force seven days after its publication in the
Official Gazette of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
| Speaker | Speaker |
| of the House of Peoples of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina | of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
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| Petar Majic | Halid Genjac |
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