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       2013 Legislature                                          SB 230
       
       
       
       
       
       
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    2         An act relating to flag etiquette; creating s.
    3         256.015, F.S.; requiring that the Governor adopt a
    4         protocol on flag display; requiring the protocol to
    5         have guidelines for proper flag display and for
    6         lowering the state flag to half-staff on certain
    7         occasions; authorizing the Governor to adopt, repeal,
    8         or modify any rule or custom as the Governor deems
    9         appropriate which pertains to the display of the state
   10         flag; providing an effective date.
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   12  Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
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   14         Section 1. Section 256.015, Florida Statutes, is created to
   15  read:
   16         256.015 Display of flag.—
   17         (1) The Governor shall adopt a protocol on flag display.
   18  The protocol must provide guidelines for the proper display of
   19  the state flag and for the lowering of the state flag to half
   20  staff on appropriate occasions, such as on holidays and upon the
   21  death of high-ranking state officials, uniformed law enforcement
   22  and fire service personnel, and prominent citizens.
   23         (2) The Governor may adopt, repeal, or modify any rule or
   24  custom as the Governor deems appropriate which pertains to the
   25  display of the state flag.
   26         Section 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2013.