§ 2-2. Official city logos.

(a)

Defined. The official logos of the city shall mean the city's identifying symbols which are on file in the city clerk's office.

(b)

Use for official city purposes. The official city logos should be used whenever it is necessary for the city to identify equipment, facilities, documents, etc.

(c)

Prohibition. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this section for any person to print for the purpose or sale or distribution or advertisement, circulate, publish, use of offer for sale any letters, papers, documents or items of merchandise containing city logos, or simulate the official logos of the city without the expressed written authority of the city manager or city council.

(d)

Exceptions. The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to the city, its officials, departments, employees, instrumentalities, or advisory boards, acting within the scope of their official capacities.

(e)

Penalty. Pursuant to F.S. § 165.043, a violation of this section constitutes a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable as provided in F.S. § 775.082 or 755.083.

(Ord. No. 2004-10-26, § 2, 3-24-2004)