North Carolina H244

Only the following official governmental flags may be flown or displayed by a State institution or a political subdivision of the State on the premises of a building of a State institution or a political subdivision of the State: (1) The flag of the United States of America. (2) The flag of the State of North Carolina. (3) The flag of a county, city, or other governmental agency, school, or other educational facility. (4) The flag of any military branch of the United States of America. (5) The Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag. (6) The Honor and Remember flag. (7) The flag of nations recognized by the United States of America. (8) The flag of any state or territory of the United States. (9) The flag of a political subdivision of any state or territory of the United States. (10) The flag of any Indian tribe or Indian group recognized by State or federal law.

"displayed" means the governmental flag or an image of the governmental flag is placed anywhere, including the walls of a facility, employee breakroom, and sidewalks.

Any employee of the State or political subdivision of the State who violates this section is subject to disciplinary action, including termination from employment.