🇹🇿 CAN YOU LEGALLY SELL OR WEAR PRODUCTS BEARING TANZANIA’S NATIONAL FLAG? From T-shirts and bracelets to scarves, neckties and key holders, products bearing Tanzania’s National Flag are widely used as symbols of patriotism. However, Section 6(1) of the National Emblems Act, Cap. 10 [R.E. 2023], places restrictions on the commercial use of the National Flag, Coat of Arms and their likeness, including their use on merchandise and other articles. Under Section 6(2), the responsible Minister may grant exemptions. Notably, TRA and URAFIKI received specific exemptions under GN No. 342 of 2002 and GN No. 340 of 2002, respectively, permitting particular uses of the National Coat of Arms. Unlawful use may attract a fine of up to TZS 20,000, imprisonment of up to two years, or both. This raises an important question: Should wearing or selling merchandise bearing the National Flag be regarded as an expression of patriotism, or should such use remain subject to legal restrictions? We welcome your views. // 🇹🇿 JE, NI HALALI KUUZA AU KUVAA BIDHAA ZENYE BENDERA YA TAIFA? Kuanzia T-shirt, bangili, skafu, tai hadi vishikizo vya funguo, bidhaa zenye Bendera ya Tanzania zimekuwa sehemu ya maisha yetu na ishara ya uzalendo. Hata hivyo, kifungu cha 6(1) cha Sheria ya Alama za Taifa, Sura ya 10, Toleo la 2023, kinaweka masharti kuhusu matumizi ya Bendera na Nembo ya Taifa kwenye biashara na bidhaa zinazotumiwa na wananchi. Kifungu cha 6(2) kinampa Waziri mwenye dhamana mamlaka ya kutoa misamaha maalumu. Kwa mfano, TRA na Kiwanda cha URAFIKI vilipewa misamaha kupitia Matangazo ya Serikali Na. 342 na Na. 340 ya mwaka 2002, mtawalia, kwa matumizi maalumu ya Nembo ya Taifa. Matumizi yanayokiuka sheria yanaweza kusababisha faini isiyozidi Shilingi 20,000, kifungo kisichozidi miaka miwili, au adhabu zote mbili. Hili linatuacha na swali muhimu: Je, kuvaa au kuuza bidhaa zenye Bendera ya Taifa kunapaswa kutambuliwa kama njia ya kuonyesha uzalendo, au matumizi hayo yanapaswa kuendelea kuwa na masharti ya kisheria? Tuambie maoni yako kwenye sehemu ya maoni. #LawMadeEasy #SheriaImerahisishwa #AquilaAttorneys#AdvWitness#nationalflag - @adv.witness