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Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 9 – Display of the United States and State Flags

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51090.5 Criteria

  • The U.S.United States flag that is flown on State Buildings should be either:

    • A Base flag.

    • An All-Purpose flag. (Sometimes referred to as the All-Weather flag.)

  • The U.S.United States Base flag (measuring approximately 17 feet long by 8 feet wide) is displayed in fair weather from sunrise to sunset. However, on special patriotic occasions, the flag may be displayed all night if proper lighting is available.

  • The U.S.United States All-Purpose flag (measuring approximately 9 feet six inches long by 5 feet wide) replaces the Base flag during inclement weather. It is made of lightweight nylon bunting material.