BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – FEDERATION OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – SARAJEVO
09. Canton Sarajevo

Based on Article 5 and Article 18, Paragraph 1 and b) of the Constitution of the Sarajevo Canton ("Sluzbene novine Kantona Sarajevo", nr. 1/96, 2/96, 3/96 i 16/97), the Assembly of  Sarajevo Canton in  its session of  28 April 1999 (hereby) adopts the

LAW
ON THE COAT OF ARMS AND  FLAG OF THE SARAJEVO CANTON

Article 1.
This Law determines the layout, contents and the graphic design of the coat of arms and  flag of the Sarajevo canton (hereinafter called  the Law).

Article 2.
The coat of arms of  Sarajevo Canton is in the shape of a shield , with  its construction symmetrical along the vertical axis, and its lower two-thirds converging to a point.  The shield is bordered in gold , and is divided into  two fields along its vertical axis. The left half is Bordeaux red (C 0 M 100 Y 100 K 40), and the right half is dark blue (C 40 M 40 Y 0 K 60). The central part of the shield is occupied by  the combination of a door knob and a rosette, in silver, representing a symbol of meeting and a synthesis of the great civilisations of  East and  West. Above the central element are distributed nine gold stars, as symbols of the nine municipalities of  Sarajevo Canton.

Article 3.
The flag of  Sarajevo Canton is rectangular, horizontal or vertical. The colour of the flag is white. The ratio of the flag is 5:3. The position of the coat of arms is centred.

Article 4.
The graphic design of the coat of arms and the flag of  Sarajevo Canton is an integral part of this Law.
The graphic standards of manufacture of the coat of arms and the flag of  Sarajevo Canton, as well as the position of the coat of arms on  the flag and its size are an integral part of this Law.

Article 5.
This Law becomes valid eight days after its publication  in the official gazette "Službene novine Kantona Sarajevo".

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Nr. 01-02-65/99
28 April 1999
Sarajevo

Chairman
Of the Sarajevo Canton Assembly
Mirsad Kebo, m. p.

Službene novine Kantona Sarajevo. Broj 9 - Utorak, 11.maja 1999.

Based on  Article 5 and  Article 18, Paragraph 1 and b) of the Constitution of the Sarajevo Canton ("Sluzbene novine Kantona Sarajevo", nr. 1/96, 2/96, 3/96 i 16/97), the Assembly of the Sarajevo Canton in  its session of  28 April 1999 (hereby) adopts the

LAW
ON USE OF THE COAT OF ARMS AND THE FLAG OF THE SARAJEVO CANTON

I – BASIC ARTICLES

Article 1.
This law determines the use of the coat of arms and the flag of  Sarajevo Canton (hereinafter called  the Canton).

Article 2.
The coat of arms and the flag of the Canton represent the Canton and express belonging to the Canton.
 
Article 3.
The coat of arms and the flag of the Canton are used  in accordance with  the prescriptions of this Law, (and) in a manner which highlights  the honour and the dignity of the Canton.

Article 4.
 Display of the coat of arms and the flag of the Canton together with the coat of arms and the flag of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the coat of arms and the flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina is made in accordance with the appropriate regulations of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Article 5.
The coat of arms and the flag of the Canton may be used only in the shape and design  determined with this Law.

Article 6.
The originals of the coat of arms and the flag of the Canton are preserved with the President of the canton and they are used as models to manufacture the coats of arms and the flags of the canton.

Article 7.
The coat of arms and the flag of the Canton can not be use as a merchant or service trade mark, sample or model or in any other way to mark  merchandise and services.

Article 8.
The use of the coat of arms and the flag of the Canton is free in art and education, on the  condition that it does not insult the honour and the dignity of the Canton.
The coat of arms and the flag of the Canton may be used in promotional and humanitarian manifestations representing the Canton in the country and abroad (badges, headgear, shirts, waving flags and other objects).
Permission for use of the coat of arms the flag in the previous paragraph is granted by the Government of the Canton on the proposal of  the appropriate cantonal Ministry.

Article 9.
The coat of arms and the flag of the Canton can not be used in public place if they are damaged or are by their appearance unsuitable for the use. 
The damaged and unsuitable coat of arms and flags will be  removed from use.

Article 10.
If the coat of arms and the flag of the Canton are displayed on the territory of the Canton together with other domestic or foreign coats of arms or flags, the coat of arms or the flag of the Canton are set in the place of honour, according to this Law except under the terms of  Article 4 of this  Law.

II – USE OF THE COAT OF ARMS OF THE CANTON

Article 11.
The coat of arms of the Canton is used:
1.	On the seal of the Canton, according to this Law.
2.	In the official premises and on the public inscriptions on those buildings where the institutions, listed in Article 2 of the Law of the seal, document headers and official vehicles  of the Sarajevo Canton, of the Canton are situated.
3.	On the uniforms of the members of the Ministry of Interior of the Canton and on the uniforms  of the security guards of the cantonal penal institutions.
4.	On the official identity cards issued by the cantonal institutions.
5.	On the identity cards of the members of Assembly of the Sarajevo Canton.
6.	In other cases according to the law and regulations of the Canton.

Article 12.
The coat of arms of the Canton may be used:
1. On the buildings where civic and municipal institutions in  the territory of the canton are situated, as well as in the ceremonial premises  in those buildings.
2. During international meetings, competitions and other events  (political, scientific, cultural-artistic, sporting etc.) in which the Canton is participating or is represented, in accordance with the rules and practice at  such events .
3. On  official invitations, greetings  cards and similar documents used by the President of the Canton, the Vice-president of the Canton and the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Cantonal Assembly , the prime-minister and vice-prime-minister, ministers and other officials of the Canton,
4. In other cases, if its use is not contrary to  the prescriptions of this Law.

Article 13.
If the coat of arms of the Canton is displayed on the territory of the Canton together with one or more domestic or foreign coats of arms or similar emblems, the coat of arms of the Canton is in the place  of honour, thus 
1. In the middle of a circle, as viewed from the front, if other coats of arms and emblems are arranged in a circle.
2. In the middle of a semi-circle, as viewed from the front, if other coats of arms and emblems are arranged in a semi-circle.
3. At the front of a column, if other coats of arms and emblems are arranged in a column.
4. At the front of a group of the coats of arms, if the coats of arms are arranged in groups.
5. On the  right side, as viewed from the front, of the coat of arms of a foreign state or an international organization that is displayed in the centre, except in cases of official visits of the state and international organizations, when usage is  according to  Article 4 of this  Law.

III – USE OF THE FLAG OF THE CANTON

Article 14.
The flag is used:
1. On the buildings where the Cantonal Assembly, the President and Vice-President of the Canton and the Government of the Canton is situated.
2. On  the holydays of the Canton, on buildings where the institution of the Canton are situated, during those  holydays.
3. On the buildings from line 1 of this Article, half-staffed during during the periods of mourning as  determined by the Government of the Canton.
4. In other cases, in the conditions and manner as determined by the law.

Article 15.
The flag of the Canton may be displayed:
1. On buildings in which are situated civic and municipal institutions on the territory of the Canton during the festivities in the City of Sarajevo and municipalities on the territory of the Canton.
2. During  international meetings, competitions and other events  (political, scientifical, ciltural-artistic, sporting and other) in which the Canton is participating or is represented, according to the rules and practice at  such events .
3. During  celebrations, festivities and other mass political, cultural, sporting and other manifestations of importance to the Canton.
4. In other cases, if such  use is not against  the prescriptions of this Law.

Article 16.
If the flag of the Canton is displayed on the territory of the Canton together with other flags, the flag of the Canton is set in the place of honour, thus :
1. In the middle of a circle, as viewed from the front, if other flags are arranged in a circle.
2. In the middle of a semi-circle, as viewed from the front, if other flags are arranged in a semi-circle in accordance with the Article 4 of the Law.
3. At the front of a column, if other flags are arranged in a column,
4. At the front of a group of  flags, if those  flags are arranged in groups.
5. At the head of a row, as viewed from the front, if the other flags are arranged in a row.
If the flag of the Canton is displayed together with another  flag, it is always set to the left as viewed from the front.

Article 17.
If the flag of the Canton is displayed vertically,  over a street, on a table, on a stage or some other place of honour, the design of the flag should be such that the top of the coat of arms is turned towards the top.

Article 18.
The flag of the Canton is raised  and lowered, displayed,  removed and carried with the usual ceremonies (standing up, saluting).

IV – PENAL PRESCRIPTIONS

Article 19.
A corporate body will incur  a fine of between 1500 and 7500 KM [Convertible Marks, 1KM~0.51 EUR]  if:
1. Use the coat of arms or the flag of the Canton in shape and contents which differ from the  prescriptions of  Article 5 of this  Law.
2. Use the coat of arms or the flag of the Canton as a trade mark for merchandise or services (Article 7).
3. Use the coat of arms or the flag of the Canton against the provisions  of  Article 8 of this Law.
4. Use the coat of arms or the flag of the Canton that are damaged or unsuitable for use in a public place (Article 9).
5. Use the coat of arms or the flag of the Canton against the prescriptions in  Articles 4, 12 and 15 of this Law.
For any  offence in the previous paragraph, the responsible person in the corporate body shall incur a  fine of between 300 and 750 KM.
For any  offence from  Paragraph One of this Article, the responsible person in the cantonal administrative institution or other cantonal institution or the institution of the City of Sarajevo or of the municipality on the territory of the Canton, shall incure a  fine of between 300 and 750 KM.

Article 20.
 A corporate body which  does not use the coat of arms or the flag of the Canton in accordance with the prescriptions in  Articles 10 and 13 of this Law shall incur a fine of between 1000 and 5000 KM.
For any  offence in the previous Paragraph, the responsible person in the corporate body shall incure  a fine of between 200 and 500 KM.
For any  offence under   Paragraph One of this Article, the responsible person in the cantonal administrative institution or other cantonal institution or the institution of the City of Sarajevo or of the municipality on the territory of the Canton, shall incur a  fine of between 200 and 500 KM.

Article 21.
For any  offence under   Article 19, Paragraph 1 of this Law the owner of a hsop shall incur  a fine of between 300 and 750 KM.
For the offence under  Article 19, Paragraph 1 and 1, 2, 3 and 4 of this Law a citizen shall incur a  fine of between 100 and 400 KM.

Article 22.
Any  offender under  Articles 19 and 20 of this law may suffer  seizure of those  objects with which the offence is committed .
An authorized officer of the Ministry of Interior of the Canton may, before the filing of the request for the offence procedure, seize the object(s) from the previous paragraph and deliver them immediately  to the appropriate offence court.

V – FINAL PRESCRIPTIONS

Article 23.
This Law becomes valid  eight days after its publication in  the official gazette "Službene novine Kantona Sarajevo".

Nr. 01-02-64/99
28 April 1999
Sarajevo

Chairman
Of the Sarajevo Canton Assembly
Mirsad Kebo, m. p.

Službene novine Kantona Sarajevo. Broj 9 - Utorak, 11.maja 1999.

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Source: Priruטnik grafiטkih standarda Grb Kantona Sarajevo. Sarajevo, 1999
(Manual of Graphic Standards of the Coat of Arms of the Sarajevo Canton)

Based on  Article 5 and  Article 18 paragraph 1 and b) of the Constitution  of the Sarajevo Canton ("Sluzbene novine Kantona Sarajevo", nr. 1/96, 2/96, 3/96, 16/97, 14/00 and 4/01), the Assembly of  Sarajevo Canton in  its session of  10 July 2003 (hereby) adopts the

LAW
ON THE AMENDMENDS TO 
THE LAW ON USE OF THE COAT OF ARMS AND THE FLAG OF THE SARAJEVO CANTON

Article 1.
In Article 6 of the Law on the use of the coat of arms and the flag of the Sarajevo Canton (“Službene novine Kantona Sarajevo“, nr. 9/99) the words “President of the Canton“ are replaced with the words: “Chairman of the Assembly of the Canton“.

Article 2.
In the Article 12 ad 3 the words: “President of the Canton, Vice-President of the Canton” and the comma afterwards are deleted.

Article 3.
Article 14 ad 1 is changed to: 
“1. On the buildings where the Assembly and the Government of the Canton are situated”.

Article 4.
This Law becomes valid  eight days after its publication  in the official gazette "Službene novine Kantona Sarajevo".

Nr. 01-02-12357/03
10 July 2003
Sarajevo

Chairwoman
Of the Sarajevo Canton Assembly
Meliha Aliז, m. p.

Službene novine Kantona Sarajevo. Broj 16 - ָetvrtak, 10. jula 2003.