§ 52:2-9 — Use of reproductions; consent; rules and regulations; violations; penalties

Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, the Secretary of State is hereby authorized to give written consent to the use of reproductions of the Great Seal of the State of New Jersey in the preparation of commemorative items and for historical, civic and educational purposes. The secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the extent of each such usage to prevent inappropriate or misleading use of the Seal and to assure a high quality reproduction thereof. He shall require every application for such consent to be accompanied by such information and specifications as he shall deem necessary in order to assure compliance with his rules and regulations. Each application shall be accompanied by a $10.00 filing fee and shall be valid for not longer than 1 year from the date of its issuance. Any person who violates the provisions of this act or the rules and regulations promulgated by the secretary shall be liable to a penalty of $50.00 for each violation. Such penalty shall be collected and enforced in a summary proceeding in accordance with the provisions of the penalty enforcement law, N.J.S. 2A:58-1. L.1964, c. 15, s. 1.