4 U.S.C. § 5 — Display and use of flag by civilians; codification of rules and customs; definition

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This section sets out written rules and customs for how civilians should display and use the U.S. flag. These rules apply to civilians who aren't already bound by federal agency regulations. The flag itself is defined by sections 1 and 2 of this title and Executive Order 10834.

This section writes down, in one place, the existing rules and customs for displaying and using the American flag. These written rules are meant for civilians, civilian groups, or civilian organizations — specifically, ones that aren't already required to follow flag regulations issued by a federal executive department. For purposes of this chapter, "the flag of the United States" is defined by looking at sections 1 and 2 of this title, along with Executive Order 10834, which was issued under those sections.

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The following codification of existing rules and customs pertaining to the display and use of the flag of the United States of America is established for the use of such civilians or civilian groups or organizations as may not be required to conform with regulations promulgated by one or more executive departments of the Government of the United States. The flag of the United States for the purpose of this chapter shall be defined according to sections 1 and 2 of this title and Executive Order 10834 issued pursuant thereto.

Source credit: (Added Pub. L. 105–225, § 2(a), Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1494.)

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1998Enacted · Pub. L. 105-225 · 112 Stat. 1494

A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 105-225 on 1998-08-12.

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