(a) It shall not be lawful for any person other than the [Red Cross] Society or any other person authorised under the provisions of the [1949 Geneva Conventions, the 1977 Additional Protocol I and the 1977 Additional Protocol II] to use for any purpose whatever the emblem of the Red Cross, the Red Crescent or any distinctive emblem as is referred to in Article 38 of [the 1949 Geneva Convention I], any colourable imitation thereof, or words “Red Cross” or “Red Crescent” in any language.

(b) Any person who contravenes the provisions of paragraph (a) of this subsection shall be guilty of [a punishable] offence.