Earlier editions: 2026-09
Fowler Municipal Code Ch. 5 Flags and Flagpoles
Fowler Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Fowler
Cite as: Fowler Municipal Code Chapter 5 · Text as of 2026-10-04
5-5.01 - Misuse unlawful.¶
It shall be unlawful for any person to raise or display any flag, banner, standard, device, emblem, or other article, except the flag of the United States of America or the official bear flag of the State, upon or from any flagpole or staff designed and intended for the display of the flag of the United States of America or the official bear flag of the State and located upon any public grounds or within any public buildings belonging to or in the possession of the United States of America, the State, the County, the City, or any public district or agency.
(Ord. 2-2 § 1)
5-5.02 - Exceptions.¶
The provisions of Section 5-5.01 of this chapter shall not apply to those ceremonial occasions when the flag or other colors of a friendly foreign power, the United Nations, any other state of the United States, or the official flag or colors of any military organization of the United States or the State are displayed with the authorization of the public agency owning or in possession of the flagpole or staff involved and in strict accordance with the laws and regulations of the State or the United States of America, or any department or agency thereof, relating thereto.
(Ord. 2-2 § 1)
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