Cap. 115 Art. 2Prohibition of use of emblem of George Cross, etc.

(1) As from the commencement of this Ordinance it shall not be lawful for any person to use or to continue to use for the purposes of his trade or business, or for any other purpose whatsoever, without the authority of the Prime Minister, the emblem of the George Cross or any colourable imitation thereof or the words "George Cross" whether alone or in combination with any other word or words, and, if any person acts in contravention of this provision, he shall be guilty of an offence against this Ordinance, and shall be liable on conviction by the Court of Magistrates to a fine (multa) of not less than one hundred and sixteen euro and forty-seven cents (116.47) nor more than four hundred and sixty-five euro and eighty-seven cents (465.87), and to forfeit any goods upon or in connection with which the emblem or words was or were used: Provided that where such emblem or words is or are already being used on the date of assent and an application in writing is made to the President of Malta, within one month of the date of commencement of this Ordinance, for permission to continue to use the same, it shall be deemed that the person concerned has a provisional authority to use such emblem or words, as the case may be, until the President of Malta’s decision on the application is made known to that person.

(2) The Prime Minister may, at any time, in his absolute discretion, vary or revoke an authority previously given by him under subsection (1) of this section.