Mono County Municipal Code Ch. 1.10 County Seal and County Tourism Logo

A. Mono County Seal: The official seal of the County of Mono, as shown in subdivision A of Section 1.10.030. The Mono County Seal is sometimes referred to in this chapter as the "seal" or the "county seal."

B. Mono County Tourism Logo: the graphic design created on behalf of the Mono County Tourism Commission to serve as a logo for the Mono County Tourism program, as shown in subdivision B of Section 1.10.030. The Mono County Tourism Logo is sometimes referred to as the "logo" or the "tourism logo."

(Ord. No. 14-01, § 1, 2-11-2014)

The purpose of this chapter is to prevent:

A. Use of the seal or logo that conveys, or is reasonably calculated to convey, a false impression of sponsorship, endorsement, or approval by the county or any department, agency, or instrumentality thereof;

B. Confusion, deception or mistake as to the county's official position on any matter;

C. Loss of the county's substantial investment of time, effort, and expense in designing and developing its seal and logo;

D. Loss of the value of the seal and logo as unique signifiers of the government of the County of Mono; and

E. Use of the seal or logo for commercial purposes.

(Ord. No. 14-01, § 1, 2-11-2014)

A. The Mono County Seal, is hereby re-established and re-adopted is as set forth in the following representation. The seal shall still constitute the seal whether in black and white, color, or other hue or tone combination and regardless of the size, character, or medium in which it is depicted.

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B. The Mono County Tourism Logo, is hereby re-established and re-adopted as set forth in the following representation. The logo shall still constitute the logo whether in black and white, color, or other hue or tone combination and regardless of the size, character, or medium in which it is depicted.

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(Ord. No. 14-01, § 1, 2-11-2014)

A. The Mono County Seal is the property of the County of Mono. The board of supervisors is the custodian of the Mono County Seal. The Seal shall be used for purposes directly connected with official business of the county. Specifically, it may be used by county departments and elected and appointed officials acting in their official capacity to emboss official county documents, instruments, and communications for the purpose of validating their authenticity and indicating institutional sanction. The county seal may also be used for official, legal, and ceremonial activities of the county. The seal may not be used in any manner that would violate existing law governing the use of public property for campaign activity.

B. As custodian, the board of supervisors is authorized to determine appropriate usage of the Mono County Seal beyond those uses set forth in paragraph A. In making such determinations, the Board shall be guided by and limited to the purposes set forth in Section 1.10.020, and shall not prohibit or regulate use in any manner that would violate or infringe upon any rights guaranteed by the United States or California Constitutions.

C. The board of supervisors may adopt regulations regarding proper design and form (e.g., colors, size, background, etc.) of the seal which shall be applicable to all uses of the seal upon adoption.

(Ord. No. 14-01, § 1, 2-11-2014)

A. The Mono County Tourism Logo is the property of Mono County. The county administrative officer (CAO) is the custodian of the Mono County Tourism Logo. The logo shall be used to emboss written materials, documents, presentations, products, banners, or other marketing materials which have been endorsed, sponsored, or approved by the Mono County Tourism Commission, economic development department, or the board of supervisors, and which generally have as their purpose or effect, the promotion of Mono County as a tourist destination, the economic development of the county or the conveyance of official sanction or sponsorship by the county. In addition, the logo may be used by county departments and elected and appointed officials acting in their official capacity for all purposes for which use of the seal is authorized under Section 1.10.040(A). The logo may not be used in any manner that would violate existing law governing the use of public property for campaign activity.

B. As custodian, the CAO is authorized, in consultation with county counsel, to determine appropriate usage of the logo beyond those uses set forth in paragraph A. In making such determinations, the CAO shall be guided by and limited to the purposes set forth in Section 1.10.020, and shall not prohibit or regulate use in any matter that would violate or infringe on any rights guaranteed by the United States or California Constitutions.

C. The board of supervisors may adopt regulations regarding proper design and form (e.g., colors, size, background, etc.) of the logo which shall be applicable to all uses of the logo upon adoption.

(Ord. No. 14-01, § 1, 2-11-2014)

A. Unauthorized Use of County Seal. Any use of the Seal not authorized by paragraph A or B of Section 1.10.140 or in violation of regulations adopted by the board of supervisors pursuant to subsection C of Section 1.10.040 is prohibited. In addition to any other remedy authorized by law, violation of this chapter shall be subject to administrative citation pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of this code and/or may be otherwise enjoined.

B. Unauthorized Use of Tourism Logo. Any use of the Logo not authorized by paragraph A or B of Section 1.10.150, or in violation of regulations adopted by the board of supervisors pursuant to subsection C of Section 1.10.050, is prohibited. In addition to any other remedy authorized by law, violation of this chapter shall be subject to administrative citation pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of this code and/or may be otherwise enjoined.

(Ord. No. 14-01, § 1, 2-11-2014)

If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application and, to that end, the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.

(Ord. No. 14-01, § 1, 2-11-2014)