§711. "Smokey Bear" character or name
Whoever, except as authorized under rules and regulations issued by the Secretary of Agriculture after consultation with the Association of State Foresters and the Advertising Council, knowingly and for profit manufactures, reproduces, or uses the character "Smokey Bear", originated by the Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Association of State Foresters and the Advertising Council for use in public information concerning the prevention of forest fires, or any facsimile thereof, or the name "Smokey Bear" shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.
(Added May 23, 1952, ch. 327, §1,
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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Deposit of Fees; Availability
Deposit of fees collected under regulations governing "Smokey Bear" and availability for use, see section 580p–2 of Title 16, Conservation.