Law of the People's Republic of China on the National Emblem

Law of the People's Republic of China on the National Emblem

Order of the President [1991] No. 41

March 2, 1991

The Law of the People's Republic of China on the National Emblem, which was adopted at the 18th session of the Standing Committee of the 7th National People's Congress on March 2, 1991, is released hereby and shall take effect as of October 1, 1991.

President of the People's Republic of China Yang Shangkun

Article 1 This Law is enacted, in accordance with the Constitution, with a view to upholding the dignity of the National Emblem and ensuring the correct use of the National Emblem.

Article 2 The National Emblem of the People's Republic of China shall comprise the design of Tian'anmen in its centre illuminated by five stars and encircled by ears of grain and a cogwheel.
The National Emblem of the People's Republic of China shall be made in accordance with the Design of the National Emblem of the People's Republic of China adopted by the Central People's Government Council in 1950, and the Directions for the Making of the Design of the National Emblem of the People's Republic of China promulgated by the General Office of the Central People's Government Council in the same year.

Article 3 The National Emblem of the People's Republic of China is the symbol and hallmark of the People's Republic of China.
All organizations and citizens shall respect and care for the National Emblem.

Article 4 The following organs shall hang the National Emblem:
1. The standing committees of the people's congresses at or above the county level;
2. The people's governments at or above the county level;
3. The Central Military Commission;
4. The people's courts at various levels and the special people's courts;
5. The people's procuratorates at various levels and the special people's procuratorates;
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