The Union Seal Law
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(a) At the centre of the Union Seal is the map of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The sprigs of
eugenia containing fourteen leaves each are on either side of the map.
(b) The sprigs of eugenia are flanked on each side by an artistic Myanmar lion. The lion on the left side
faces towards the left and the lion on the right side faces towards the right.
(c) The expression “Republic of the Union of Myanmar” is inscribed on the ribbon at the foot of the Union
Seal. The expression “the Union” is placed under the left lion, the expression “the Republic” is placed
at the centre under the map of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the expression “Myanmar” is
placed under the right lion.
(d) At the top of the Union Seal is a star with five vertices that indicate above uprightly.
(e) Myanmar traditional floral arabesques are on either side of the star.
(f) The specimen of the Union Seal is as shown in the appendix.
4. In applying various sizes of the Union Seal under the provisions of this Law and rules, it shall conform as
nearly as possible to the form and proportion contained in sub-section(a) of section 438 of the
Constitution.
Chapter III
Usage of the Union Seal
5. The Union Seal shall be applied in accord with the stipulations.
Chapter IV
Prohibition and Penalty
6. No one shall carry out the followings in respect of the Union Seal:
(a) applying the Union Seal without the permission of the Government;
(b) destruction or causing destruction of the whole or any part of the Union Seal;
(c) applying or causing to apply the imitated Union Seal for the purpose of self-interest;
(d) applying the Union Seal to advertise or to make a trademark.
7. Whoever violates any prohibition contained in section 6 shall, on conviction, be punished with
imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or with fine not exceeding three hundred thousand
kyats or with both.
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