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DescriptionCoat of arms of Transnistria (variant).svg
English: based on File:Flag_of_Transnistria_Republic.jpg
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According to Transnistrian Government regulation #289 about ratification of Temporary regulations of copyright and allied rights, legal safeguard of software, databases, and integrated circuit topology, dated November 18, 1994, Article 1.6: copyright does not apply to:
the objects of the folk art whose authors are unknown
laws, court rulings, other official documents
official symbols (flags, coats of arms, insignia etc.) that are approved by the state organs and organizations
Comment – The Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic is a self-proclaimed state. While de-facto independent, it is regarded as a part of Moldova by most countries. Nevertheless it is supposed that the author has agreed with the uncopyrightability of this work.
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Georgia's parliament: On Amending the Law of Georgia "Charter of Liberty", No. 1867, 2013
Hungary: Act C of 2012 on the Criminal Code, Section 335
Latvia's Saeima: Amendments to the Law on the Safety of Public Entertainment and Festivity Events (OP 2013/129.4). Ban only applies at public events.
Lithuania's Constitutional Court confirms Article 18818 of the Code of Administrative Offences. Collection, antiquarian trade and educational activities are exempt from the ban.
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