[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of
Worcester County 8-25-1981 by Bill No. 81-5 as Title 1 of the County Government Article
of the 1981 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Official Flag of Worcester County, Maryland, is described
as one bearing the red cross of St. George on a blue field, there
being two crossed Indian arrows fastened together with a shell and
leather thongs which are in black on a border of white and are centered
in the cross of St. George, symbolic of the peaceful Indian tribes
which inhabited this land and further symbolizing objects of basic
and ornamental value to the Indians.
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Editor's Note: The preamble to § CG 1-101 read
as follows:
"Whereas, A flag for Worcester County has been designed by
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund R. Cueman and made by Mrs. Cueman, based upon
the best historic knowledge available; and
"Whereas, A copy of the old official seal of Worcester County
has been found in the Hall of Records and, together with the flag,
has been presented to the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester
County; and
Whereas, It is desirable to preserve in the local laws of
Worcester County a description of these valuable designs, to protect
and preserve for future generations the rich heritage and traditions
of this old historic county..."
The Official Seal of Worcester County, Maryland, consists of
a shield bearing the Calvert Arms above which is a coronet (perhaps
symbolic of the Earl of Worcester after whom this county was named
when formed in 1742) and a slightly oval band on which is inscribed
the words "County Worcester," which band surrounds the coronet and
shield.
[Added 9-15-1987 by Bill No. 87-3]
The County Commissioners may adopt, by resolution, rules governing
the use and display of the County Flag and Seal.
[Added 9-15-1987 by Bill No. 87-3]
Any person who violates the provisions of this Subtitle or any
rules and regulations adopted by the County Commissioners pursuant
hereto shall be guilty of a civil infraction.
