The following codification of existing rules and customs pertaining to the display and use of the flag of the United States of America is 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 sections 1 and 2 of this title and Executive Order 10834 issued pursuant thereto.
4 U.S. Code § 5 - Display and use of flag by civilians; codification of rules and customs; definition
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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. |
Executive Order 10834, referred to in text, is set out as a note under section 1 of this title.
Pub. L. 109–243, July 24, 2006, 120 Stat. 572, provided that:
“This Act may be cited as the ‘Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005’.
“A condominium association, cooperative association, or residential real estate management association may not adopt or enforce any policy, or enter into any agreement, that would restrict or prevent a member of the association from displaying the flag of the United States on residential property within the association with respect to which such member has a separate ownership interest or a right to exclusive possession or use.