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Law of the flag and coat-of-arms of Yaroslavl Region (Russia)

by Pascal Gross, 01 Mar 2001

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Russian Federation State Duma of Yaroslavl Region (third convocation) Law of Yaroslavl Region "ON COAT OF ARMS AND FLAG OF YAROSLAVL REGION" Adopted by State Duma on February, 27, 2001 This Law establishes Coat of Arms and a Flag of Yaroslavl Region, their descriptions and official rules of using according to Statutes of Yaroslavl Region CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1. The COA and the Flag of Yaroslavl Region are official symbols of Yaroslavl Region. Article 2. Coat of arms of Yaroslavl Region: Or, a Bear statant Sable holding with left paw an Fighting Axe Argent with a Staff Gules on his left shoul-der. The shield is surmounted with "yaroslavl prince`s cap" appropriate to legali-zation of 1730. The reproduction of the arms of Yaroslavl Region in multi-coloured and one-coloured variant is supposed. Article 3. The Flag of Yaroslavl Region is rectangular yellow panel with ratio of width to lendth 2:3. There is a black bear holding a silver fighting axe with red staff depicted in the centre of the panel. The flag of Yaroslavl Region irrespective of its size should correspond to its description given in present article. Article 4. The specially authorized body on reproduction and use of the COA and the Flag of Yaroslavl Region is the Council on Heraldry at Governor of Yaroslavl Region. Regulation on Council on Heraldry at Governor of Yaroslavl Region and its structure are affirmed by the Order of the Governor. The Council on Heraldry includes the persons having special knowledges in heraldry. Council on Heraldry at Governor of Yaroslavl Region carries out the activity with authorized federal body on heraldry. CHAPTER II. THE ORDER OF OFFICIAL USE OF THE ARMS OF YAR