Alaska § 44.09.034 - Retirement of the state flag.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 44.09.034 — Retirement of the state flag., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44.09.034. Retirement of the state flag.
An official flag of the state that is no longer a fitting emblem for display because it is worn, tattered, or otherwise damaged may be respectfully retired by fire in a ceremony or other dignified manner honoring the flag as a fitting emblem for the state. When practicable, retirement of the state flag should occur in a public ceremony under the direction of uniformed personnel representing a state or federal military service or a patriotic society. If a formal ceremony is not practicable, a private ceremony is acceptable.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Alaska Statutes § 44.09.034 cover?
Section 44.09.034 ("Retirement of the state flag.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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