Arizona § 41-851 - State colors; state flag
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 41-851 — State colors; state flag, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-851. State colors; state flag
A. Blue and old gold shall be the colors of the state. The blue shall be the same shade as that of the flag of the United States.
B. The flag of the state shall be of the following design:
The lower half of the flag a blue field and the upper half divided into thirteen equal segments or rays which shall start at the center on the lower line and continue to the edges of the flag, colored alternately light yellow and red, consisting of six yellow and seven red rays. In the center of the flag, superimposed, there shall be a copper-colored five pointed star, so placed that the upper points shall be one foot from the top of the flag and the lower points one foot from the bottom of the flag. The red and blue shall be the same shade as the colors in the flag of the United States. The flag shall have a four-foot hoist and a six-foot fly, with a two-foot star and the same proportions shall be observed for flags of other sizes.
C. The flag represents the copper star of Arizona rising from a blue field in the face of a setting sun.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 41-851
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 41-851 cover?
Section 41-851 ("State colors; state flag") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 41-851?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 41-851 apply to my situation?
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