Chapter 2.05 — COUNTY SEAL AND LOGO

(a)

The official seal and logo shall be used by the County and the County's departments for purposes directly connected with official business of the County, and those matters authorized by the Board of Supervisors or County Manager.

(b)

The County Manager or his or her designee may promulgate policies governing use of the County seal and logo consistent with section 2.05.010(a).

(Ord. No. 04759, § 2, 6-7-2016)

(a)

The design of the official seal of San Mateo County shall correspond substantially with the following representation:

(b)

The design of the San Mateo County logo shall correspond substantially with the following representation:

(Ord. No. 04759, § 2, 6-7-2016)

Every person who uses or allows the use of any reproduction or facsimile of the official seal or logo of San Mateo County, as permitted in section 2.050.10, for the purpose of conveying, or in any manner reasonably calculated to convey, a false impression of sponsorship by or approval of the County of a product, service, event or other matter, or for commercial purposes, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Improper use as defined in this section shall not include any use authorized by law or otherwise protected under the United States or California Constitutions.

(Ord. No. 04759, § 2, 6-7-2016)