{"data":{"id":"us-ak/as-44.09.034","jurisdiction":"us-ak","citation":"AS 44.09.034","heading":"Retirement of the state flag.","body":"An official flag of the state that is no longer a fitting emblem for display because it is worn, tattered, or otherwise damaged may be respectfully retired by fire in a ceremony or other dignified manner honoring the flag as a fitting emblem for the state. When practicable, retirement of the state flag should occur in a public ceremony under the direction of uniformed personnel representing a state or federal military service or a patriotic society. If a formal ceremony is not practicable, a private ceremony is acceptable.","path":["Title 44. State Government.","Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems."],"source_url":"https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#44.09.034","current_through":"Alaska Statutes 2025 (34th Legislature, 2025-2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-02T06:19:34Z","sha256":"9ab0f30fd313b93d0b8375471c1bd28a30f48e5fcfa01777d326666cd3ce436e","source_id":"us-ak","stale":false,"prev":"us-ak/as-44.09.032","next":"us-ak/as-44.09.040"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}