South Carolina General Assembly
116th Session, 2005-2006

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Bill 3471


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A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-672 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FLAG.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Article 9, Chapter 1, Title 1 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 1-1-672.    The flag of South Carolina, when it is not in a condition that it becomes a fitting emblem for display, must be destroyed in a dignified manner. The preferable way to destroy the South Carolina State Flag is by burning at a dignified public flag disposal ceremony."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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