Law 1990/17

LAW ON THE FLAG OF THE REPUBLIC OF DALMATIA (Law 17, 1990) Article 1 This Law regulates the shape and design of the flag of the Republic of Dalmatia, as well as its display at the level of the State of the Republic of Dalmatia.

Article 2 The flag of the Republic of Dalmatia represents the Republic of Dalmatia and is displayed as the symbol of the Republic of Dalmatia.

Article 3 The flag of the Republic of Dalmatia is divided in half, the top half blue (C97 M88 Y3 K1), the bottom half white. Along the bottom edge, 1/8th of the height of the flag, is a green (C79 Y100) stripe. In the canton is a white seven pointed star, ancient symbol of Dalmatia.

Article 4 The measurements and technical specifications regarding the design, graphic presentation and dimensions of the flag of the Republic of Dalmatia in the Annex form an integral part of this Law.

Article 5 1. The flag of the Republic of Dalmatia shall be officially displayed at the level of the State of the Republic of Dalmatia in the following ways:

i) On all buildings of the Presidency of the Republic of Dalmatia, the Council of Ministers and its Ministries, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Republic of Dalmatia, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Dalmatia, the Central Bank and the Permanent Election Commission and on any other building of the common institutions or institution which is administered by or reporting to common institutions.

ii) On all buildings of Embassies and Consulates of the Republic of Dalmatia.

iii) On official occasions of the departure of the members of the Presidency of the Republic of Dalmatia abroad and on their return from abroad.

iv) On official means of transport used by members of the Presidency of the Republic of Dalmatia.

v) On all occasions of official international visits, competitions and other gatherings (political, scientific, cultural - artistic, sports and others) at which the Republic of Dalmatia is participating or is represented.

vi) At the border crossings of the Republic of Dalmatia.

2. In all cases referred to in the previous paragraph, no other flag from the Republic of Dalmatia shall be displayed together with the flag of the Republic of Dalmatia.

3. Official display of the flag in the Cantons and unofficial use of the flag will be regulated by a separate law.

Article 6 Disrespect for the flag of the Republic of Dalmatia is a punishable offense. Necessary legislation shall be adopted within 2 months from the entry into force of this Law.

Article 7 This Law shall be published in the "Official Gazette of the Republic of Dalmatia".

Article 8 This Law shall enter into force on the day of its publication.