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CHAPTER 1⁠—THE FLAG — Front Matter

Chap.Sec.
1.Flag; stripes and stars on.
2.Same; additional stars.
3.Use of flag for advertising purposes; mutilation of flag.
4.Pledge of allegiance to the flag; manner of delivery.
5.Display and use of flag by civilians; codification of rules and customs; definition.
6.Time and occasions for display.
7.Position and manner of display.
8.Respect for flag.
9.Conduct during hoisting, lowering or passing of flag.
10.Modification of rules and customs by President.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998⁠—Pub. L. 105–225, § 2(b), Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1498, added items 4 to 10.