950 CMR 34.09
Definitions
Coat ofArms means the coat of arms of the Commonwealth as described in M.G.L. c. 2, § 1 (1986
ed.) and 950 CMR. 34.01(1)(a).
Flags means the flag of the Commonwealth as described in M.G.L. c. 2, § 3 (1986 ed.) and 950
CMR. 34.01(1)(c), the naval and maritime flag of the Commonwealth as described in M.G.L. c. 2, § 3
(1986 ed.) and 950 CMR 34.01(1)(c), and the flag of the governor of the Commonwealth as
described in M.G.L. c. 2, § 4 (1986 ed.) and 950 CMR 34.01(1)(d).
Governmental Entitymeans the Judiciary, the GeneralCourt, any authority established by the General
Court to serve a public purpose and any department, office, commission, committee, council, board,
division, bureau or other agency within the Executive Branch of the Commonwealth or any of its
political subdivisions.
Seal means the seal of the Commonwealth as described in M.G.L. c. 2, § 2 (1986 ed.) and 950 CMR
34.01(1)(b).
Secretarymeans the Secretaryofthe Commonwealth, who is custodian of the flags, coat of arms and
seal by the authority of M.G.L. c. 2, § 5 (1986 ed.), or his designated representative.