[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Nashua as indicated in article histories. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
[NRO 1975, T. 1, §§ 401 and
402 (Sec. 1-8 of the 1987 Code)]
The Seal of the City shall be as follows: a
circular disc, upon the outer edge of which shall be inserted the
words "TOWNSHIP OF DUNSTABLE, 1673," and upon the lower edge or bottom
of the disc the words "CITY OF NASHUA, 1853." In the foreground shall
be represented an anvil and hammers, a plough, a bale of goods, a
regulator, and a horn of plenty; across the center of the disc shall
be represented a bridge and a train of railroad cars; in the background
shall be represented a cotton mill, iron foundries, etc.; and upon
the top of the disc shall be represented two clasped hands; the whole
being according to the design below.
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The City Clerk shall have custody of the City
Seal.
[Added 6-9-2015 by Ord.
No. O-15-050]
A.
The City Seal shall be the property of the City of Nashua. The City
Seal shall be used only by the City, its officials and employees in
an official capacity on City stationery, printed materials, vehicles,
clothing and other articles or for official City functions or events
sponsored or co-sponsored by the City.
B.
No person or group shall place any imitation of the City Seal, nor
any derivation, rendering, version, expression, logo, stamp or reproduction
thereof, on any written, printed or electronic material that is designed,
intended or likely to confuse, deceive or mislead the public or cause
the reader of such material to believe it to be an official City publication.
C.
No person or group shall place any imitation of the City Seal, nor
any derivation, rendering, version, expression, logo, stamp or reproduction
thereof, on any written, printed or electronic material in favor of
or against any ballot measure or in favor or against any candidate
for public office.
D.
No person shall manufacture, sell, expose for sale, or have in possession
for sale any article or substance, being an article of merchandise
or receptacle of merchandise or article or thing for carrying or transporting
merchandise, or sell, expose for sale, give away, or have in possession
for sale or to give away or for any purpose any article or thing to
advertise or promote services, upon which shall have been printed,
painted, attached, or otherwise placed a representation or likeness
of the City Seal, without first obtaining the express written permission
of the City Clerk.
E.
The violation of any provision of this article shall be punishable
by a fine of not less than $100 for a first offense and not less than
$500 for each subsequent offense. Each act of violation and every
day upon which any such violation shall occur shall constitute a separate
offense.
[Adopted 1-12-2005 by Ord. No. O-04-64 (Sec. 2-1005 of the 1987 Code)]
All City-owned and -leased vehicles will have
a facsimile of the City Seal affixed to such vehicle, except for vehicles
used by the Nashua Police Department and those vehicles deemed appropriate
by the Nashua Fire Rescue Chief.
The City Seal shall be permanently affixed to
the front driver- and passenger-side doors and shall be centered in
the panel. Vehicles of dark color will have a white facsimile of the
City Seal, and vehicles of light color will have a dark facsimile
of the City Seal. The facsimile of the City Seal shall be no less
than nine inches in diameter, so that it may be clearly and proudly
displayed. The City shall add/identify each department by adding the
name below each Seal.
