(e)
The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a
manner as to permit it to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way.
(f) The flag should never be used as a covering for a ceiling.
(g)
The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor
attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design,
picture, or drawing of any nature.
(h) The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.
(i)
The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner
whatsoever. It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions
or handkerchiefs and the like,
printed
or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is
designed for temporary use and discard. Advertising signs should not be
fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
(j)
No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic
uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of
military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic
organizations. The flag represents a living country and is itself
considered a living thing. Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a
replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.
(k)
The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting
emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably
by burning.
Conduct during hoisting, lowering or passing of flag
During
the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag or when the flag is
passing in a parade or in review, all present except those in uniform
should face the flag and stand at attention with the right hand over
the heart. Those present in uniform should render the military salute.
When not in uniform, men should remove their headdress with their right
hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart.
Aliens should stand at attention. The salute to the flag in a moving
column should be rendered at the moment the flag passes.
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