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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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51090.8 Displaying the Flag

  • 4 USC 6(a), permits the display of the flag for 24 hours a day to produce a patriotic effect if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.

  • The CDC will follow the custom of flying the flag from sunrise to sunset where personnel reside or are on duty at the time necessary to raise and lower the flag.

  • The flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness, thus permitting night display of the flag on special occasions when it is desired to produce a patriotic effect. Otherwise, the flying of the flag shall be from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open.

  • The flag should be displayed daily, weather permitting, on or near the main administration building of every public institution, except when an All-Weather Flag is displayed.

  • The flag shall be flown especially on:

    • National holidays.

      • On Memorial Day, the U.S.United States Flag shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise to 1200 hours.

    • State Holidays.

    • Any other days proclaimed by the President of the U.S.United States