1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to state flag; providing guidance for flag folding;amending Minnesota 
1.3 	Statutes 2008, section 1.141, by adding subdivisions.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 1.141, is amended by adding a subdivision 
1.6 	to read:
1.7 		Subd. 6.Folding of the state flag for presentation or display. The following 
1.8 	procedures constitute the proper way to fold the Minnesota State Flag for presentation or 
1.9 	display. Fold the flag four times lengthwise so that one section displays the three stars 
1.10 	of the state crest and the text "L'Etoile du Nord." Fold each side behind the displayed 
1.11 	section at a 90-degree angle so that the display section forms a triangle. Take the section 
1.12 	ending with the hoist and fold it at a 90-degree angle across the bottom of the display 
1.13 	section and then fold the hoist back over so it is aligned with the middle of the display 
1.14 	section. Fold the other protruding section directly upwards so that its edge is flush with 
1.15 	the display section and then fold it upwards along a 45-degree angle so that a mirror 
1.16 	of the display section triangle is formed. Fold the mirror section in half from the point 
1.17 	upwards, then fold the remaining portion upwards, tucking it between the display section 
1.18 	and the remainder of the flag.

1.19 	Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 1.141, is amended by adding a subdivision to 
1.20 	read:
1.21 		Subd. 7.Folding of the state flag for storage. When folding the Minnesota State 
1.22 	Flag for storage, the proper procedure is to fold and store the flag in the same manner as 
1.23 	the national colors.

2.1 	Sec. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.
 2.2 	Sections 1 and 2 are effective the day following final enactment.