The secretary of state is alone authorized to use or affix the seal of this state to any document whatever, and he only in pursuance of law. The secretary is made the custodian of the seal of the state and responsible for its safekeeping.
Source: G.L. § 2424. G.S. § 3119. R.S. 08: § 6293. C.L. § 488. CSA: C. 152, § 3. CRS 53: § 131-8-3. C.R.S. 1963: § 131-8-3.