Maine § 136. - Prisoner of War - Missing in Action Recognition Day
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 136. — Prisoner of War - Missing in Action Recognition Day, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 136.. Prisoner of War - Missing in Action Recognition Day
The Governor annually shall issue a proclamation designating the 3rd Friday in September as Prisoner of War - Missing in Action Recognition Day in remembrance of the courage and plight of American prisoners of war and those missing in action. The proclamation must recommend that the day be observed in an appropriate manner. The State of Maine flag must be flown at half staff when the Governor considers it appropriate. The Governor may issue the proclamation through a media outlet as defined in Title 3, section 312‑A, subsection 10‑B. The Department of Education and the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services shall make appropriate information available to citizens, schools, organizations and groups within the limits of their budgets. [PL 2011, c. 490, §1 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 377, §6 (REV).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 136.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 136. cover?
Section 136. ("Prisoner of War - Missing in Action Recognition Day") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. 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 Maine § 136.?
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