646-A:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. "Desecration" means the act of diverting from a sacred purpose or use to which a flag has been devoted by another individual or group of individuals. The act of desecration shall include burning, defacing, mutilating, destroying or trampling upon the flag. II. "Flag of the United States" […]
646-A:2 Desecration Prohibited. – I. It shall be unlawful to knowingly desecrate a flag of the United States while it is properly displayed. II. It shall be unlawful to knowingly desecrate a flag of the United States while it is the property of another. Source. 1990, 135:2, eff. April 19, 1990.
646-A:3 Destruction of a Worn Flag of the United States Allowed. – When the flag of the United States is worn or frayed or torn or in such a condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of the United States, it should be destroyed in a dignified manner, preferably by burning privately. […]
646-A:4 Penalties. – Whoever knowingly casts contempt upon the flag of the United States by desecrating the flag when it is properly displayed or is the property of another shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Source. 1990, 135:2, eff. April 19, 1990.
