54-02 State Emblems, Symbols, and Awards - North Dakota Statutes

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CHAPTER 54-02STATE EMBLEMS, SYMBOLS, AND AWARDS54-02-01. Great seal - Permitted uses - Penalty for commercial use.1.The great seal of the state is that prescribed in section 2 of article XI of the
Constitution of North Dakota. A description in writing of such seal must be deposited
and recorded in the office of the secretary of state and must remain a public record.
A reproduction of the great seal may be placed on any official form, document, or
stationery of any agency, authority, board, body, branch, bureau, commission,
committee, council, department, division, industry, institution, or instrumentality of
the state or of any elected or appointed official of the state. A reproduction of the
great seal may be placed on business calling cards produced for the use of an
elected or appointed state official or state employee regardless of whether the cards
are purchased by the official or employee or by the state. Any use of the great seal
on any other object or thing by any of the foregoing state entities or officials is
prohibited unless approved by the secretary of state; provided, however, that the
state historical society and the parks and recreation department may, with the
concurrence of the secretary of state, reproduce the great seal on any objects they
offer for sale as souvenirs.2.It is a class B misdemeanor for any person to:a.Place or cause to be placed the great seal, or any reproduction of the great
seal, on any political badge, button, insignia, pamphlet, folder, display card,
sign, poster, billboard, or on any other public advertisement, or to otherwise use
the great seal for any political purpose, as defined in section 16.1-10-02.b.Place or cause to be placed on the great seal, or any reproduction thereof, any
advertisement.c.Expose the great seal, or any reproduction thereof, to public view with any
advertisement attached thereto.d.Utilize the great seal, or a copy or reproduction thereof, for any commercial
purpose or except as provided in subsection 1, to utilize or place a copy or
reproduction of the great seal on any stationery or business calling card of any
person.As used in this subsection, "advertisement" means any printed matter, device,
picture, or symbol, no matter how presented to the senses, which informs the public
that a good or service is available; and "commercial purpose" means with intent to
produce a pecuniary gain through sale of a good or service. Notwithstanding any
other provision of law, the secretary of state may grant a written request by a private
vendor to reproduce official state forms and documents, containing a reproduction of
the great seal, for resale to persons intending to submit the forms or documents to
any state entity in the regular course of business. The secretary of state may also
grant a written request by a publisher, educational institution, or author to reproduce
the great seal in any research, reference, or educational publication containing a
compilation of the great seals of other states.54-02-02. State flag. The flag of North Dakota must consist of a field of blue silk ormaterial which will withstand the elements four feet four inches [132.08 centimeters] on the pike
and five feet six inches [167.64 centimeters] on the fly, with a border of knotted yellow fringe two
and one-half inches [6.35 centimeters] wide. On each side of said flag in the center thereof,
must be embroidered or stamped an eagle with outspread wings and with opened beak. The
eagle must be three feet four inches [101.6 centimeters] from tip to tip of wing, and one foot ten
inches [55.88 centimeters] from top of head to bottom of olive branch hereinafter described. ThePage No. 1left foot of the eagle shall grasp a sheaf of arrows, the right foot shall grasp an olive branch
showing three red berries. On the breast of the eagle must be displayed a shield, the lower part
showing seven red and six white stripes placed alternately. Through the open beak of the eagle
must pass a scroll bearing the words "E Pluribus Unum". Beneath the eagle there must be a
scroll on which must be borne the words "North Dakota". Over the scroll carried through the
eagle's beak must be shown thirteen five-pointed stars, the whole device being surmounted by a
sunburst. The flag must conform in all respects as to color, form, size, and device with the
regimental flag carried by the First North Dakota Infantry in the Spanish American War and
Philippine Insurrection, except in the words shown on the scroll below the eagle.54-02-03. State flower. The floral emblem of the state of North Dakota shall be the wildprairie rose, rosa blanda or arkansana.54-02-04. State song. The song known as "North Dakota Hymn", with words written byJames W. Foley and music composed by Doctor C. S. Putnam is the official song for the state of
North Dakota.54-02-05. State tree. The American elm, ulmus americana, is the official tree of thestate of North Dakota.54-02-06. State bird. The meadowlark, sturnella neglecta, is the official bird of the stateof North Dakota.54-02-07. Theodore Roosevelt rough rider award. There shall be awarded by thestate of North Dakota, in the name of the legislative assembly and the citizens of this state, an
award to be known as the Theodore Roosevelt rough rider award. The award is the highest
recognition by the state of present or former North Dakotans who have been influenced by this
state in achieving national recognition in their fields of endeavor, thereby reflecting credit and
honor upon this state and its citizens. The award is not for momentary success, but only for
genuine achievements of lasting significance. It is the intent of this section to guard the dignity of
the rough rider award for recipients of the past as well as the future. The award, of a type and
design approved by the governor, must be awarded by the governor upon the concurrence of the
secretary of state and the director of the state historical society. A record of all such awards and
pertinent information in regard to each recipient must be retained by the state archivist.54-02-08. State fossil - Teredo petrified wood. The teredo petrified wood is the officialfossil of the state of North Dakota.54-02-09. Adoption of North Dakota state march. "Flickertail March" as composed byMr. James D. Ployhar is the North Dakota state march. The North Dakota state march must be
played in a manner consistent with the respect and dignity due a state march and may be played
at appropriate state functions.54-02-10. State grass. Western wheatgrass, agropyron smithii, is the official grass ofthe state of North Dakota.54-02-11. State art museum. The North Dakota museum of art, formerly the universityof North Dakota art galleries, established in 1972 on the university campus in Grand Forks, is
designated the North Dakota art museum. Unless clear title is otherwise demonstrable, any work
of art, artifact, or artistic property located in the state art museum is deemed to be the property of
the North Dakota art museum and is subject to disposition by the North Dakota art museum.54-02-12. State beverage. Milk is the official beverage of the state of North Dakota.54-02-13. English as official language. The English language is the official languageof the state of North Dakota.54-02-14. State railroad museum. The Mandan railroad museum, established in 1972in Mandan, is hereby designated the North Dakota state railroad museum. No state agency orPage No. 2institution may provide appropriated funds to the state railroad museum nor is the state
responsible for any obligations of the museum.54-02-15. Honorary equine. The Nokota horse, in recognition of the significant role thebreed has played in the history of this state, is designated an honorary equine of North Dakota.54-02-16. State dance. The square dance, in consideration of its contribution to the artand culture of North Dakota, is designated the official American folk dance of North Dakota.54-02-17. State fruit. The chokecherry, prunus virginiana, is the official fruit of the stateof North Dakota.Page No. 3Document Outlinechapter 54-02 state emblems, symbols, and awards