SF 3303

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 03/19/2010 04:00pm

A bill for an act
relating to state flag; providing guidance for flag folding; amending Minnesota
Statutes 2008, section 1.141, by adding subdivisions.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 1.141, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Folding of the state flag for presentation or display. new text end

new text begin The following
procedures constitute the proper way to fold the Minnesota State Flag for presentation or
display. Fold the flag four times lengthwise so that one section displays the three stars
of the state crest and the text "L'Etoile du Nord." Fold each side behind the displayed
section at a 90-degree angle so that the display section forms a triangle. Take the section
ending with the hoist and fold it at a 90-degree angle across the bottom of the display
section and then fold the hoist back over so it is aligned with the middle of the display
section. Fold the other protruding section directly upwards so that its edge is flush with
the display section and then fold it upwards along a 45-degree angle so that a mirror
of the display section triangle is formed. Fold the mirror section in half from the point
upwards, then fold the remaining portion upwards, tucking it between the display section
and the remainder of the flag.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 1.141, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Folding of the state flag for storage. new text end

new text begin When folding the Minnesota State
Flag for storage, the proper procedure is to fold and store the flag in the same manner as
the national colors.
new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

new text begin Sections 1 and 2 are effective the day following final enactment.
new text end