5-51-207. Contempt for or desecration of the
United States flag.
(a)(l) Any person who knowingly mutilates, de-
faces, physically defiles, burns, maintains on the
floor or ground, or tramples upon any flag of the
United States shall be fined not more than one
thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned for not morc
oi• both,
(2) This subsection does not prohibit any conduct
consisting of the disposal of a flag when it has
become worn or soiled.
(b) As used in this section, "flag of the United
States" means any flag of the United States, or any
part of a flag of the United States, made of any
substance, or any size, in a form that is commonly
displayed.
History. Acts 1919, No. 64, 1-3; C. & M. Dig., 2315-2317;
Pope's Dig., 2941-2943; A.S.A 1947, 41-2971 — 41-2973;
Acts 1989, No. 842, S 1; 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 75, 1.
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