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§5. Display and use of flag by civilians; codification of rules and customs; definition
The following codification of existing rules and customs pertaining to the display and use of the flag of the United States of America be, and it is hereby, 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 title 4, United States Code, Chapter 1, Section 1 and Section 2 and Executive Order 10834 issued pursuant thereto.
§6. Time and occasions for display
- It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.
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Is it your right to fly the flag?
Absolutely. Flying your own countries flag is a privilege, however, if you keep your flag flying at night, it must have a light on it.
Does the American flag need to have a light on it at night?
Yes. According to the US Flag Code, Section 6(a), Chapter 1, Title 4, United States Code states that the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.
What must be done to a flag if its flown at night?
If the U.S. flag is flown at night, it is supposed to be lighted.
What are the rules for flying an American flag at night?
The rules for taking the flag down at night for a civilian are different than for the military. A civilian must take down a flag before dark if there is no light shining on the flag pole. The flag can be folded but it must never touch the ground. Many people choose to roll their flags to prevent creases.
If the flag is flown at night it must be?
Lighted
If flag is flown at night it must be?
Lighted
Must the American flag be illumionated at night?
If the flag of the United States of America is outside at night it should be illuminated.
If the flag is flown at night it must always be?
Lighted
In Washington State when must a skier-down flag be displayed?
In Washington State, a skier-down flag must be displayed when a skier is in the water.
When the american flag is flown at night it must always be?
Have lights shining up at it
When displaying the flag at night must it be illuminated?
Flags are supposed to be lowered at night. You generally raise the flag at colours (0800) and lower them at sunset. If 0800 is before dawn, you raise the flag at 0800, lower it immediately, then raise the flag again at dawn.
Why do fowers bloom in night are white?
As they are pollinated by night flying insects, such as moths, they must be able to be seen so dark colours would fail.
