Inquiry of the Week (7/22/02)

Question:

Request for information on the new legislation requiring display of POW/MIA flags on certain days.

Answer:

Chapter 293, Laws of 2002 (SSB 5097) requires the state and every county, city, and town to display the National League of Families' POW/MIA flag along with the state and national flags "upon or near its principal buildings" on specific days: Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and Veterans' Day.

Information about purchasing and displaying the flag is to be provided by the Governor's Veterans' Affairs Advisory Committee.