Gov. Code, § 433 · Chapter 3. Display of Flags
Gov. Code, § 433
Verbatim from the official edition
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The National and State Flags shall be carried at the head of any procession or parade of:
(a) The National Guard.
(b) The California State Guard.
(c) Any other state military organization.
(d) Sheriff’s posse.
(e) City police or fire department.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170.
Source of truth
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- As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=433.
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