Public Law 109-481 · H.R. 6338 · Became law January 12, 2007

Geneva Distinctive Emblems Protection Act of 2006

Official title: “To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent and repress the misuse of the Red Crescent distinctive emblem and the Third Protocol (Red Crystal) distinctive emblem.”

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