# Official Symbol, Logo and Seal
> **US Department of Health and Human Services** · Direct final rule. · Published 2014-04-14 · Effective 2014-05-14 · 79 FR 20801
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-08190
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Health and Human Services
- **Federal Register citation:** 79 FR 20801
- **CFR reference:** 45 CFR 18
- **Publication date:** 2014-04-14
- **Effective date:** 2014-05-14
## Abstract

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is adopting requirements on the use of its official logo and seal. Use by any person or organization may be made only with prior written approval. Wrongful use of an official logo or seal is subject to administrative action and/or criminal penalty. HHS believes that this rule is non-controversial, and HHS anticipates no significant adverse comment. If HHS receives a significant adverse comment, it will withdraw the rule.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/04/14/2014-08190/official-symbol-logo-and-seal)
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