2011 Indiana Code
TITLE 10. PUBLIC SAFETY
ARTICLE 18. WAR MEMORIALS
CHAPTER 9. DISPLAY OF UNITED STATES FLAG UPON DEATH OF CERTAIN MILITARY PERSONNEL
IC 10-18-9
Chapter 9. Display of United States Flag Upon Death of Certain Military Personnel
IC 10-18-9-1
"Armed forces of the United States"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "armed forces of the United States" means:
(1) the Army;
(2) the Navy;
(3) the Air Force;
(4) the Coast Guard; and
(5) the Marine Corps.
As added by P.L.38-2008, SEC.1.
IC 10-18-9-2
"Died of wounds received in action"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "died of wounds received in action" means a member, other than a member who is the victim of a terrorist activity, who after reaching a medical treatment facility dies of wounds or other injuries received in action.
As added by P.L.38-2008, SEC.1.
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"Half-staff"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "half-staff" means the position of a flag when the flag is one-half (1/2) the distance between the top and bottom of the staff.
As added by P.L.38-2008, SEC.1.
IC 10-18-9-4
"Killed in action"
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "killed in action" means a member, other than a member who is the victim of a terrorist activity, who:
(1) is killed outright in action; or
(2) before reaching a medical treatment facility dies as a result of wounds or other injuries received in action.
As added by P.L.38-2008, SEC.1.
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"Member"
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "member" refers to a member of:
(1) the armed forces of the United States; or
(2) the National Guard;
who is a resident of Indiana.
As added by P.L.38-2008, SEC.1.
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"National Guard"
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "National Guard" means: (1) the Indiana Army National Guard; or
(2) the Indiana Air National Guard.
As added by P.L.38-2008, SEC.1.
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"United States flag"
Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "United States flag" refers to a United States flag flown on property owned or controlled by the state.
As added by P.L.38-2008, SEC.1.
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Gubernatorial proclamation ordering United States flag flown at half-staff
Sec. 8. Not more than twenty-four (24) hours after receiving notice and confirming through the United States Department of Defense that a member has:
(1) been killed in action; or
(2) died of wounds received in action;
the governor shall issue a proclamation ordering the United States flag to be flown at half-staff on the day of the member's funeral or memorial service.
As added by P.L.38-2008, SEC.1.
IC 10-18-9-9
Effect on separate gubernatorial proclamations
Sec. 9. This chapter does not prohibit or otherwise limit the flying of other flags at half-staff under a separate gubernatorial proclamation.
As added by P.L.38-2008, SEC.1.
