RSA Chapter 302 — Registration of Insignia

Title XXVII — Corporations, Associations, and Proprietors of Common Lands

Current through the 2025 Regular Session of the New Hampshire General Court.

Title XXVII Corporations, Associations, and Proprietors of Common Lands

RSA 302:1 Definitions

The term association as used in this chapter shall include any association, lodge, order, fraternal society, beneficial association, or fraternal and beneficial society or association, historical, military, or veterans' organization, labor union, foundation, federation, or any other society, organization or association, degree, branch, subordinate lodge, or auxiliary thereof, whether incorporated or unincorporated, the principles and activities of which are not repugnant to the constitution and laws of the United States or this state. The term insignia as used herein shall include a name, badge, motto, button, decoration, charm, emblem, rosette, or other insignia.

Source. 1929, 110:1. RL 185:1.

RSA 302:2 Registration of Insignia

Any association may register, in the office of the secretary of state, a facsimile or description of its insignia and may, by reregistration, alter or cancel the same.

Source. 1929, 110:2. RL 185:2.

RSA 302:3 Application

Application for such registration or reregistration shall be made by the chief officer or officers of said association upon blanks to be provided by the secretary of state and such registration shall be for the use, benefit, and on behalf of all degrees, branches, subordinate lodges and auxiliaries of said association and the individual members thereof throughout the state. In case of registration or reregistration of a facsimile, 2 copies of the same shall accompany the application.

Source. 1929, 110:3. RL 185:3.

RSA 302:4 Record

The secretary of state shall keep a properly indexed record of the registrations provided for herein which record shall also show any altered or canceled registration.

Source. 1929, 110:4. RL 185:4.

RSA 302:5 Prohibited Registration

No registration shall be granted or alteration permitted to any association having an insignia similar to, imitating, or so nearly resembling as to be calculated to deceive, any other insignia already registered under the provisions hereof.

Source. 1929, 110:5. RL 185:5.

RSA 302:6 Certificate

Upon the registration as herein provided the secretary of state shall issue to the petitioners a certificate evidencing such registration.

Source. 1929, 110:6. RL 185:6.

RSA 302:7 Penalty

Any person who shall wilfully wear, exhibit, display, print, or use, for any purpose, the insignia of any such association duly registered hereunder unless he shall be entitled to wear and use the same under the constitution and bylaws, rules, and regulations of such association, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Source. 1929, 110:7. RL 185:7. RSA 302:7. 1973, 528:193, eff. Oct. 31, 1973 at 11:59 p.m.

RSA 302:8 Fees

The fee for each registration or reregistration provided for herein shall be $1.

Source. 1929, 110:8. RL 185:8.