Display and use of flag by civilians; codification of rules and customs; definition
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Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
5 | 36:173. | June 22, 1942, ch. 435, § 1, 56 Stat. 377; Dec. 22, 1942, ch. 806, § 1, 56 Stat. 1074; July 7, 1976, Pub. L. 94–344, (1), 90 Stat. 810. |
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Freedom To Display the American Flag
SHORT TITLE.
DEFINITIONS.
“For purposes of this Act—
the term ‘flag of the United States’ has the meaning given the term ‘flag, standard, colors, or ensign’ under section 3 of title 4, United States Code;
the terms ‘condominium association’ and ‘cooperative association’ have the meanings given such terms under section 604 of Public Law 96–399 (15 U.S.C. 3603);
the term ‘residential real estate management association’ has the meaning given such term under section 528 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 528); and
the term ‘member’—
as used with respect to a condominium association, means an owner of a condominium unit (as defined under section 604 of Public Law 96–399 (15 U.S.C. 3603)) within such association;
as used with respect to a cooperative association, means a cooperative unit owner (as defined under section 604 of Public Law 96–399 (15 U.S.C. 3603)) within such association; and
as used with respect to a residential real estate management association, means an owner of a residential property within a subdivision, development, or similar area subject to any policy or restriction adopted by such association.
RIGHT TO DISPLAY THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES.
LIMITATIONS.
“Nothing in this Act shall be considered to permit any display or use that is inconsistent with—
any provision of chapter 1 of title 4, United States Code, or any rule or custom pertaining to the proper display or use of the flag of the United States (as established pursuant to such chapter or any otherwise applicable provision of law); or
any reasonable restriction pertaining to the time, place, or manner of displaying the flag of the United States necessary to protect a substantial interest of the condominium association, cooperative association, or residential real estate management association.”