Virginia § 1-506 - Flag of the Commonwealth
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 1-506 — Flag of the Commonwealth, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-506. Flag of the Commonwealth
The flag of the Commonwealth shall be a deep blue field, with a circular white centre of the same material. Upon this circle shall be painted or embroidered, to show on both sides alike, the coat of arms of the Commonwealth, as described in § 1-500 for the obverse of the great seal of the Commonwealth; and there may be a white fringe on the outer edge, furthest from the flagstaff. This shall be known and respected as the flag of the Commonwealth.
Code 1950, § 7-32; 1966, c. 102, § 7.1-32; 2005, c. 839.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Virginia § 1-506 cover?
Section 1-506 ("Flag of the Commonwealth") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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