DECREE ON ENACTMENT OF THE LAW ON THE FLAG AND THE COAT OF ARMS
OF FEDERATION OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

The Law on the flag and the coat of arms of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina passed by the Federation Parliament in the session of the House of Representatives held on November 6, 1996 and in the session of the House of Nations held on November 6, 1996 is enacted.
No. US-01-564/96
November 11
1996
Sarajevo
President
Kresimir Zubak titles of the proposals here are arbitrarly.

 

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LAW ON THE FLAG AND THE COAT OF ARMS
OF FEDERATION OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Article 1

The Coat of Arms of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has a shape of a shield and consists of three parts: in the top left part, on one quarter of the coat, is a shield with a golden lily on the green background; in the top right part, on one quarter of the coat, is a historical Croat coat of 25 red and white square fields; in the blue bottom part of the coat are 10 white six spoke stars forming a circle and taking up one half of the coat. The coat and the blue field are framed with a golden stripe.

Article 2

The flag of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is rectangular with three colors lined vertically from left to right:
red, white and green. In the middle of the flag is the coat of arms of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina described in Article 1 of this Law. The white field is three time the width of the red or the green field. Ratio between width and length is 3:5.

Article 3

Graphics of the coat of arms and the flag of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina are integral parts of this Law.

Article 4

There will be a separate Law passed about the use of the coat of arms and the flag of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Article 5

This Law goes into force the day it is published in the Official Gazette of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Chairman of the House of Representatives of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, prof.dr. Abdulah Konjicija. The Chairman of the House of Nations of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Mariofil Ljubic. No 21 - Page 612 OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF FEDERATION OF BIH, Friday, November 15, 1996. 266 267, Friday, November 15, 1996 OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF FEDERATION OF BIH No 21 - Page 613

LAW ON AMENDMENTS TO THE LAW ON THE COAT OF ARMS AND THE FLAG OF
FEDERATION OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Article 1

In the Law on the coat of arms and the flag of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Official Gazette of Federation of BiH no. 21/96), in Article 1, third row, the semicolon behind the word "background" is deleted and the following is added: "framed with a golden stripe" and in the fifth row, the semicolon behind the word "fields" is deleted and the following is added: "framed with a red stripe" and in the seventh row, the full stop behind the word "coat" is deleted and the following words are added: "and both the shield with the golden lily and the historical Croat coat are on the white background.

Article 2

In the Article 3, a new paragraph 2 is added stating: "The graphics standards of the coat of arms and the flag of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the position of the coat of arms and its size on the flag are integral parts of this Law. "

Article 3

This Law goes into force the day it is published in the Official Gazette of Federation of BiH. Chairman of the House of Nations, Mr. Mariofil Ljubic. Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives, Mr. Stjepan Mikic.

Based on the Chapter IV, section B, Article 7a of the Constitution of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

DECREE ON ENACTMENT OF LAW ON USE OF THE COAT OF ARMS AND THE FLAG OF
FEDERATION OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

The Law on use of the flag and the coat of arms of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina passed by the Federation Parliament in the session of the House of Representatives held on December 18, 1996 and in the session of the House of Nations held on December 19, 1996 is enacted.
No US-01-618/96
December 28
1996
Sarajevo
President
Kresimir Zubak

LAW ON USE OF THE COAT OF ARMS AND THE FLAG OF
FEDERATION OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA


I - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1

This Law regulates the use of the coat of arms and the flag of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (hereinafter referred to as: the Federation).

Article 2

The coat of arms and the flag represent the Federation and express belonging to the Federation.

Article 3

The coat of arms and the flag of the Federation shall be used in accordance with provisions of this Law in the manner expressing the reputation and dignity of the Federation.

Article 4

The coat of arms and the flag are to be displayed in accordance with a separate regulation.

Article 5

The coat of arms and the flag of the Federation shall be used only in the form and contents specified in the Law on the coat of arms and the flag of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Official Gazette of Federation of BiH, no. 21/96). No changes shall be made to the coat of arms and the flag. Exceptionally, if specified by special regulations, the coat of arms and the flag can be used as integral parts of other emblems or signs (military, command and ranking flags, etc.).

Article 6

The originals of the coat of arms and the flag are kept by the Federation President and coat of arms and the flag shall be shaped based on them.

Article 7

The coat of arms and the flag can not be used as a goods or service stamp, sample or a model, nor in any other way to mark goods or services.

Article 8

Use of coat of arms and the flag of the Federation is allowed in artistic work or for educational purposes provided that the reputation and dignity of the Federation are not offended.

Article 9

The coat of arms and the flag of the Federation can not be used in public if damaged or in its appearance seem inadequate for use. Coat of arms and flag which are damaged or inadequate for use shall be withdrawn from use.

Article 10

If the coat of arms and the flag of the Federation are displayed on the territory of the Federation together with other domestic or foreign coat of arms or the flag, the coat of arms and the flag of the Federation shall be placed on the honorary place, in accordance with this Law, except in the case described in the Article 4 of this Law.

II - USE OF THE FEDERATION COAT OF ARMS

Article 11

The coat of arms of the Federation shall be used:
1. As a part of the seal of the Federation in accordance with the Law on the seal of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Official Gazette of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, no. 2/94 and 21/96);
2. In official premises and signs on buildings where the bodies of the Federation are located;
3. In buildings marking the border of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the territory of the Federation, according to special regulations;
4. On uniforms of employees of Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs, uniforms of guards of federal institutions for execution of punishment sanctions, uniforms of customs officers and financial police;
5. In other cases in accordance with the law.

Article 12

The coat of arms of the Federation can be used:
1. On buildings where cantonal, city and municipal authorities are located in the territory of the Federation, as well as in ceremonial premises of such buildings;
2. On buildings where units, departments, command posts and quarters of the army of the Federation are located, as well as in ceremonial premises of such buildings;
3. During international events, competitions and other gatherings (political, scientific, cultural and artistic, sports, etc.) where the Federation is participating or is represented in accordance with the rights and the practice of such gatherings;
4. On official invitations, greeting cards and similar documents used by the President of the Federation, Vice-president of the Federation, chairmen of both of Parliament Houses, the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Ministers and other officials of the Federation;
5. In other instances, if the use is not contrary to provisions of this Law.

Article 13

If the coat of arms of the Federation is displayed on the territory of the Federation together with one or more domestic or foreign coats of arms or other similar emblems, the Federation coat of arms shall be placed in an honorary spot, as follows:
1. In the middle of the circle looking at the front, if other coats of arms and emblems are forming a circle;
2. In the middle of the semicircle looking at the front, if other coats of arms and emblems are forming a semicircle;
3. Heading a column of other coats of arms, if other coats of arms and emblems are forming a column;
4. Heading a group of other coats of arms, if coats of of arms are forming groups;
5. On the right side, looking at the front, of the coat of arms of the country displayed in the center, except in cases of official visits of states or international organizations when the use conforms to the regulation referred to in Article 4 of this Law.

III - USE OF THE FLAG OF THE FEDERATION

Article 14

The flag of the Federation shall be displayed:
1. On the building where the Federation Parliament, Federation President and Vice-president, and the Government of the Federation are located;
2. On the days of holiday in the Federation on buildings where authorities are located during that holiday;
3. On uniforms of the army of the Federation when the army of the Federation is participating as a member of international military units;
4. When the President and the Vice-president of the Federation are leaving the country and when they are returning from abroad into the Federation;
5. On the means of transportation used by the President and the Vice-president of the Federation;
6. On mourning days declared by the Government of the Federation at half-mast during those days;
7. In other cases under conditions and in the manner specified by the Law.

Article 15

The flag of the Federation can be displayed:
1. On buildings where cantonal, city and municipal authorities are located, during festivities in those cantons, cities and municipalities;
2. In buildings where units, departments, command posts and quarters of the army of the Federation are located, during festivities in those units, departments, command posts and quarters;
3. During international events, competitions and other gatherings (political, scientific, cultural and artistic, sports, etc.) where the Federation is participating of is represented in accordance with rights and the practice of such gatherings;
4. During festivities and other mass political, cultural, sports and similar events, which are of importance to the Federation;
5. In other cases, if the use is not contrary to provisions of this Law.

Article 16

If the flag of the Federation is displayed on the territory of the Federation together with other flags, the Federation flag shall be placed on an honorary spot, as follows:
1. In the middle of the circle, looking at the front, if flags are forming a circle;
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2. In the middle of the semicircle, looking at the front, if other flags are forming a semicircle in accordance with the regulation referred to in the Article 4 of this Law;
3. Heading a column of other flags - if other flags are forming a column;
4. Heading a line, looking at the front, - if other flags are forming a line;
5. Heading a group - if other flags are forming groups.
If the flag of the Federation is displayed next to some other flag, it shall always be located on the left side, looking at the front.

Article 17

If the flag of the Federation is displayed across the street or a square, on a table, a podium, or in another honorary place in the vertical position, the position of the flag must be such that the red field is turned to the upper side.

Article 18

The flag of the Federation shall be raised and lowered, displayed and taken off and transported with usual honors (standing up, saluting, etc.).

V - FINAL PROVISIONS