Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code Ch. 1.20 City Seal

The city clerk is the custodian of the official seal of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. The official seal, also known as the city "logo," "seal," and "insignia" and all variations thereof designated to identify official city facilities, departments, events, and publications. The impression of the official seal shall be made and used upon official documents executed by the city or its duly authorized officials.

(Ord. No. 679, § 2, 5-7-2024)

A. No person, or entity, shall use the official seal, logo, or insignia, or any facsimile thereof, for purposes of supporting or opposing the nomination or election to any city or other public office of himself or herself or any other person, or for purposes of supporting or opposing any ballot measure, nor include such official seal on any writings distributed for purposes of influencing the action of the electorate, or any part thereof, in any election. This section shall not be applicable to writings issued by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes or the city council as a whole pursuant to the law.

B. No person shall use the official seal, or any facsimile thereof, for the purpose of financial gain.

C. Except as permitted by applicable law, it is unlawful for any person or entity to make use, reproduce, manufacture, display of the city seal and/or any of the city logos or any portion, facsimile, mock-up, or reproduction thereof, or make or use of any design, symbol, emblem, insignia or similar device that is an imitation of said city seal or city logos, or its design or any design so closely resembling the same as to be apt to deceive or be reasonably mistaken for a misleading, erroneous or false impression that the document, item, statement, event, and/or organization is authorized, supported, and/or sponsored by the city, city departments, or a public official in any way.

(Ord. No. 679, § 2, 5-7-2024)

A. Any person, or entity who violates the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and may be punished in accordance with Chapter 1.08.

B. Violations of this chapter are deemed public nuisance, and may be abated as such.

C. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit the city's ability to pursue any remedy at law or equity to remedy violations of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 679, § 2, 5-7-2024)