§ 21-12. Uniforms, unlawful use.  


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  • (a)

    It shall be unlawful for any person, not a member thereof, to wear any uniform identical with the uniform worn by any uniformed members of the police department or the fire department of the city, or to wear any uniform or part thereof similar to the uniform worn by any member of either of such departments in a manner calculated to deceive or mislead the public as to his identity.

    (b)

    The term "Uniform," as used in this section, shall include the cap, badge, blouse, trousers, leggings, additional official insignia and any other habiliments worn by any uniformed member of either of such departments.

(Code 1950, § 41-25; Code 1959, § 26-25)