950 CMR, § 34.05

Current through Register 1536, December 6, 2024
Section 34.05 - Accessories
(1) State flags made for military or civil parade use or office display, or for use on an automobile, may be edged with gold fringe and the poles to which they are attached may be decorated with gold cords and tassels and/or topped with a gold finial of the spearhead, ball, or flat truck pattern only. Flags 12"x18" or smaller, permanently fixed to a staff, may have the same accessories. Flags made for daily outdoor display on permanent or removable poles, or for use on any vessel, and all naval and maritime flags should not be fringed and should not be accompanied by cords and tassels. The Governor's flag (except for use on a boat) must be edged with gold fringe and the pole to which it is attached (except for use on automobile or boat) must be decorated with gold cords and tassels and topped with a gold spearhead finial.
(2) Each flag made in the size 2'x3' or larger should bear a permanent label, sewn to or stamped on the top end of the heading or sewn in side the sleeve where it may be easily seen. The label must bear in letters no greater than 1/2" in height the words MASSACHUSETTS STATE FLAG or MASSACHUSETTS NAVAL FLAG, as appropriate, as well as the name of the manufacturer and the dimensions of the flag in smaller letters.
(3) Each flag in the size 2'x3' or larger should be individually packaged in a cardboard box or plastic bag.

950 CMR, § 34.05