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HF 3990

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to local government; permitting political subdivisions to fly the
American flag at half-staff on certain occasions; proposing coding for new law in
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 1.

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

Section 1.

[1.52] FLAGS FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF BY LOCAL GOVERNING
BODY.

The elected governing body of a political subdivision of the state may decide to fly
the American flag and Minnesota flag, which is flown at a site under control of the political
subdivision, at half-staff following the death of a current or retired municipal official,
employee, or public safety officer as defined in section 299A.41, subdivision 4. The flags
may be flown at half-staff for the period of time designated by the governing body.

Sec. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.

Section 1 is effective the day following final enactment.