Alaska § 44.09.099 - Honor and Sacrifice Flag.

§ 44.09.099. Honor and Sacrifice Flag.

 (a) The Honor and Sacrifice Flag is designated as an official symbol of the state for the purpose of recognizing and honoring the selfless service and individual sacrifice of firefighters and law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and their families.

 (b) The design of the Honor and Sacrifice Flag is a blue field symbolizing the national law enforcement community; a purple field signifying mourning the loss of a firefighter; a white field symbolizing the purity of heart within individuals who serve, protect, and are willing to face the challenges of each day regardless of risk; a black star representing the individuals who wear the distinctive badge, including sheriffs and members of the United States Marshal Service; a red Maltese cross recognizing the individuals who have fallen while serving in emergency response communities; a gold shield symbolizing the value of life given and recognizing all law enforcement officers and other public safety representatives who wear a shield, including emergency medical technicians, and who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty; a folded flag element signifying the final tribute to an individual fallen for the sake of others and highlighting a family's sacrifice; and a flame signifying an eternal reminder of the spirit that has departed this life yet burns on in the memory of all who knew and loved the fallen hero.

 (c) The Honor and Sacrifice Flag may be displayed at the locations listed in (d) of this section on any day, including        (1) the ninth of January, known as National Law Enforcement Day;

 (2) the fourth of May, known as International Firefighters Day;

 (3) the 15th of May, known as Peace Officers Memorial Day;

 (4) the 14th of June, known as Flag Day;

 (5) the fourth of July, known as Independence Day; and

 (6) the 11th of September, known as National Day of Service and Remembrance.

 (d) The Honor and Sacrifice Flag may be displayed at the following locations on the days listed under (c) of this section:        (1) the state capitol;

 (2) a court facility; in this paragraph, “court facility” has the meaning given in AS 22.05.025 (b);

 (3) each office of the Department of Public Safety, each state trooper headquarters and station established under AS 18.65.030 , and the Public Safety Training Academy for state troopers;

 (4) the main municipal office location of each municipality; and

 (5) memorials to state firefighters or law enforcement.

 (e) An employee of the state or a municipality may not be required to report to work solely for the purpose of displaying the Honor and Sacrifice Flag.

 (f) The commissioner of administration may adopt regulations to implement this section.