Unlawful Wearing of Uniforms and Devices Indicating Rank; Penalty

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  7. Unlawful Wearing of Uniforms and Devices Indicating Rank; Penalty

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  1. It shall be unlawful for any person except members of components of the armed forces of the United States, members of the organized militia of this or any other state, members of associations wholly composed of persons honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States, and members of associations wholly composed of children of veterans of any war of the United States to wear any uniform or any device, strap, knot, or insignia of any design or character used as a designation of grade, rank, or office such as are by law or by regulation, duly promulgated, prescribed for the use of the organized militia or similar thereto, provided that this Code section shall not apply to cadets of military schools, the Boy Scouts of America, or to persons wearing on the stage any such uniform at theatrical or like performances.
  2. Any person violating subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Ga. L. 1916, p. 158, § 3; Code 1933, § 86-9902; Ga. L. 1951, p. 311, § 50; Ga. L. 1955, p. 10, §§ 82, 108.)

Cross references.

- Impersonation of public officers or employees generally, § 16-10-23.

RESEARCH REFERENCES

ALR.

- Nature of property or rights other than tangible chattels which may be subject of conversion, 44 A.L.R.2d 927.


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