The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding the use of county identifiers, expanding the restrictions to include not only the county seal but also logos, insignia, and other visual or textual identifiers that could imply affiliation with a county office. Specifically, it would require individuals to obtain approval from either the county board of supervisors or the elected official in control of the county office before using these identifiers. The bill also prohibits anyone other than a county department from using these identifiers for advertising or promoting merchandise sales or other commercial purposes. Additionally, it allows the board of supervisors to adopt rules for the use of these identifiers for official county business.

Furthermore, the bill grants the sheriff exclusive rights to name or dissolve any posse associated with the sheriff's office. This change emphasizes the sheriff's authority over such groups, ensuring that only the sheriff can make decisions regarding their naming and operation. Overall, the bill aims to clarify and strengthen the regulations surrounding county identifiers and enhance the sheriff's control over associated volunteer groups.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-251.17, 11-441