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As a symbol of secession, the flag was initially proscribed by the PNG government. In
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Bougainvillean men as a symbol of adulthood. The black disc "represents the distinctive skin colour of the Bougainvillean people", while the white disc represents the
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reaffirmed the official status of the flag. It also created a new offense of using, displaying, destroying or damaging the flag with the intention to dishonor it, with a maximum fine of 10,000
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gave official status to the flag and made it an offence to use it for a commercial purpose without the consent of the responsible minister. Later, the
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