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ND HB1097

Bill

Status

Passed

4/11/2011

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

62nd Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends North Dakota Century Code section 54-02-02 to establish detailed specifications for the official state flag, including a blue field measuring 4 feet 4 inches on the pike and 5 feet 6 inches on the fly with a yellow fringe border.

  • Requires the flag to feature an eagle with outspread wings (3 feet 4 inches tip to tip) grasping arrows in its left foot and an olive branch with three red berries in its right foot, with a shield on its breast showing seven red and six white alternating stripes.

  • Mandates the eagle's open beak carry a scroll bearing "E Pluribus Unum" with thirteen five-pointed stars above it and a sunburst, with a second scroll below the eagle reading "North Dakota."

  • Requires flag reproductions to adhere to official design and industry color chart codes provided by the State Historical Society, with written descriptions made available to the public.

  • Applies flag requirements to flags purchased by state entities or political subdivisions, but exempts items portraying flag likenesses such as miniature flags, food, clothing, lapel pins, and paper products.

Legislative Description

The state flag.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/11

4/14/2011

Committee Referrals

Government and Veterans Affairs1/4/2011

Full Bill Text

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