Article 16 — Misuse of Sovereign Insignia

1. 1.

   Any person who, without authorisation, uses, reproduces, distorts, or publicly displays the Coat of Arms, the national flag, or any other sovereign symbol of the State of the Kaharagians commits an offence.

2. 2.

   Any person who uses any sovereign insignia of the State, or any mark, emblem, or design substantially resembling such insignia, in a manner calculated to create a false impression of State authority, endorsement, or affiliation commits an offence.

   1. This includes use in digital platforms, applications, websites, documents, communications, or any other medium.
3. 3.

   It is a defence to a charge under paragraph 1 that the use was made in good faith for the purposes of commentary, education, journalism, or satire, and did not create a genuine risk of confusion as to State authority or endorsement.

4. 4.

   Classification. An offence under this Article is a serious offence.

5. 5.

   Sanctions. A person found guilty of an offence under this Article is liable to the following sanctions:

   1. A fine of $5,000 to $50,000, in accordance with Article 12.
   2. Public censure in accordance with Article 10.