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HF 3010

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/20/2023 02:12pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to public safety; clarifying the altering of a flag; clarifying use of the Stars
and Stripes flag design; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 609.40,
subdivisions 1, 3.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 609.40, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

deleted text begin Definitiondeleted text end new text begin Definitionsnew text end .

deleted text begin Indeleted text end new text begin For the purposes ofnew text end this sectionnew text begin , the following
terms have the meanings given:
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new text begin (1) "altered" means the changed appearance of a flag that is made by a person:
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new text begin (i) without the approval of the private owner of the flag; or
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new text begin (ii) without the approval of the public owner of the flag and changing the appearance
of the flag is not a part of expressive conduct protected under the Minnesota Constitution
or United States Constitution; and
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new text begin (2) new text end "flag" means anything which is or purports to be the Stars and Stripes, the United
States shield, the United States coat of arms, the Minnesota state flag, or a copy, picture,
or representation of any of them.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 609.40, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Exceptions.

This section does not apply tonew text begin :
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new text begin (1)new text end flags depicted on written or printed documents or periodicals or on stationery,
ornaments, pictures, or jewelry, provided there are not unauthorized words or designs on
such flags and provided the flag is not connected with any advertisementdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
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new text begin (2) flags inspired by the Stars and Stripes, including but not limited to support flags
depicting black and white coloring with a colored line and black and silver colored military
flag patches.
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