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2022 Florida Statutes
Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property
Chapter 256 - Flags
256.015 - Display of State Flag; Protocol.
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FL Stat § 256.015 (2022)
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256.015 Display of state flag; protocol.—
(1) The Governor shall adopt a protocol on flag display. The protocol must provide guidelines for the proper display of the state flag and for the lowering of the state flag to half-staff on appropriate occasions, such as on holidays and upon the death of high-ranking state officials, uniformed law enforcement and fire service personnel, and prominent citizens.
(2) The Governor may adopt, repeal, or modify any rule or custom as the Governor deems appropriate which pertains to the display of the state flag.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2013-165.