26/1991.
The DECREE
the Federal Ministry of the Interior
of 5 December. January 1991,
laying down the rules for the use of the State symbols of the Czech and
Slovak Federal Republic
The Federal Ministry of the Interior, establishes, pursuant to section 6 (1). 3 of Act No.
115/1990 Coll., on the use of the State symbols of the Czech and Slovak
Federal Republic Of:
The use of the national character of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic
§ 1
(1) the persons, authorities and organizations referred to in § 1 (1). 1 and 2 of law No.
115/1990 Coll., on the use of the State symbols of the Czech and Slovak
Federative Republic (hereinafter the "Act"), the coat of arms of the Czech and
Slovak Federal Republic ^ 1) (hereinafter referred to as "coat of arms")
on the schedules, official seals and stamps only if they contain
the instrument resolution or decision of such persons, institutions and organisations, or
certify if an important fact or permissions (certificates and diplomas
schools, diplomas and conferred honours awarded by the Czech and
Slovak Federal Republic, etc.).
(2) of the Charter and seal with the State emblem, you can enjoy the Special
opportunities in contact with foreign institutions, if it is
pick or normal.
(3) of the Charter, the official stamp and seal with the State emblem may not be used in
normal correspondence.
§ 2
(1) the coat of arms may be used to mark buildings in which are located the person,
authorities and organizations referred to in § 1 (1). 1 and 2 of the Act, and in the meeting and
meeting rooms of State authorities of the Czech and Slovak Federal
Of the Republic.
(2) the coat of arms is placed only on the front side of the building. If
the national emblem is not a part of the architectural decoration, places are usually
above the entrance to the building or the right hand side when viewed from the building.
(3) when the use of the national character of the buildings cannot be national character combine with
label (table) bearing the name of the institution or organization; the name of the authority
or the organization is placed under the national character.
(4) if the persons, authorities and organizations referred to in § 1 (1). 1 and 2 of the Act
use several buildings, can be a sign of mark only building
which have their registered office.
(5) If a building to serve as the seat of the persons, bodies and organisations
referred to in section 1 (1). 1 and 2 of the Act, the State emblem is removed.
(6) in the meeting and the meeting rooms of State authorities of the Czech and
Slovak Federal Republic, the coat of arms placed on the
nejčestnějším place, usually in the middle of the front wall.
(7) the coat of arms cannot be placed on the buildings and in the rooms, where
their status would not use of the dignified.
The use of the national flag of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic
§ 3
(1) the persons, authorities and organizations referred to in § 1 of the law may state flag
The Czech and Slovak Federative Republic ^ 2) (hereinafter referred to as "the national flag
the Federation ") fly on the buildings, which enjoy the occasion
public holidays, memorable and significant days ^ 3) and other
the official and ceremonial occasions, the Czech and Slovak Federal
Of the Republic. On special occasions it can be used also to decorate
halls for festive gatherings.
(2) a sign of mourning, the flag of the Federation of State runs on a half
flagpole or mast.
§ 4
If used in the decoration of the State flag and the State flag of the Czech Federation
Republic or the Slovak Republic, placed at the same level next to the
together, with the national flag of the Federation shall be placed to the right when looking from
with the object.
§ 5
(1) when Used to decorate next to the national flag and the flag of the Federation of State
other States, places the State flag of the Federation on the nejčestnějším site.
The most honest place is seen from the decorated object.
and when two State) fly the flags on the right side,
(b) when the number of odd) state flags in the Middle,
(c) the number of Government) during the even the flags on the right side in Middle
the pair.
(2) on ceremonial occasions international character, in which the
not the usual or appropriate to establish the order of the honesty of State location
the flags of other States, with the State flag of the Federation placed on nejčestnějším
and national flags of other States in alphabetical order from right to left
When viewed from the decorated object. The order is determined according to the alphabet,
If it is not used in alphabetical order in the language of the international meeting
the organization.
(3) In solemn procession during official occasions must be State
the flag of the Federation always carried in his head and in accordance with the rules
referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, and in section 4.
§ 6
When using and placing the national flag of the Federation shall be complied with this
the rules of the
and when the horizontal position) directed the blue wedge to the left when viewed from the
with the object
(b)) when the vertical location of the white colour is always to the right when looking from
with the object
(c)) the national flag flown on the Federation, only the front side of the building,
(d)) the national flag the Federation puts on the public area and in the
indoor object always in the Bureau of the Assembly; the mast for the State
the flag of the Federation of public spaces, places to the right of
the podium when viewed from the counter,
(e)) the national flag flies the Federation and picks up without flashing, slowly,
with dignity; When shooting with the State flag of the Federation may not touch the ground,
(f) the State flag of the Federation) may not be any text, images, image,
character or a badge, bouquet, a mourning veil, etc. and must not be tied together into a
rose,
(g) the national flag of the Federation) must not be used as a permanent decoration and further
on different slavobranách, sheltered Memorial or Board to be
identified; It is also not permissible to fit the State flag of the Federation
the horizontal rope or spar and permanently to her dress up publicly permissible places,
h) mast (shaft) must not be fitted with any ornaments or příkrasami and
In addition to the national flag of the Federation shall not be mounted on it, no other
the national flag,
ch) must not be in mourning ceremonies of State flag of the Federation runs
along with the coffin in the grave or žároviště; its capture with the coffin must be
carried out with dignity,
I) must not be used in the national flag of the Federation of the corrupted or
polluted state.
section 7 of the
The use of the national anthem of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic
(1) the national anthem of the Czech and Slovak Federative Republic ^ 4) can play and
to sing on the occasion of public holidays, memorable and significant days ^ 3)
and in other official and ceremonial occasions the Czech and
Slovak Federal Republic.
(2) For the national anthem of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic is considered to be
melodies and vocals, melodies or just singing.
§ 8
The use of the standards the President
(1) the standard to be President of the Republic can enjoy ^ 5)
and) to indicate that the headquarters of the President of the Republic,
(b)) to indicate the means of transport used by the President of the Republic
during official occasions.
(2) if the President of the Republic traveled abroad, standard
President of the Republic is removed; for elevated and capturing standards
President of the Republic shall apply reasonable conditions. For elevated and sensing
the national flag of the Federation.
§ 9
The use of the State seal of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic
State seal of the Czech and Slovak Federative Republic ^ 6) may be used
and for sealing international treaties),
(b)) the credentials of diplomatic representatives,
(c)) in other cases, if it is usual.
Common and final provisions
§ 10
(1) the coat of arms, national flag and national anthem of the Federation of Czech and
Slovak Federal Republic may enjoy the citizens Association ^ 7) and
their members in international relations of an official nature. State
the character and the State flag of the Federation may be used on uniforms,
sports and outfits other representative teams and individuals
in international competitions, tournaments, gatherings and festivals, etc.
(2) the rules for the use of the national flag of the Federation in the field of maritime and
inland navigation and civil aviation laid down in existing legislation
shall remain unaffected.
(3) a common practice recognised in international opportunities for
the use of the national flag of the Federation and the national flags of other States on the
the buildings, in the meeting halls, at the signing of the documents, in
accommodation, etc. shall remain unaffected.
§ 11
This Decree shall take effect on the date of publication.
Minister:
Ing. Langoš v.r.
1) Article. (II) constitutional law No 102/1990 Coll., on State symbols of the Czech
and Slovak Federative Republic.
2) Article. (III) constitutional law No 102/1990 Coll.
3) Law No 93/1951 Coll., on public holidays, days off
and memorable and significant days, as amended.
4) Article. (VI) constitutional law No 102/1990 Coll.
5) Article. (IV) constitutional law No 102/1990 Coll.
6) Article. In the constitutional law No 102/1990 Coll.
7) § 2 of the Act No. 83/1990 Coll. on associations of citizens.
