§ 54-02-02 — State flag

North Dakota § 54-02-02

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 54: State Government
• Ch. 54-02: State Emblems, Symbols, and Awards

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The flag of North Dakota must consist of a field of blue silk or material which will withstand
the elements four feet four inches [132.08 centimeters] on the pike and five feet six inches
[167.64 centimeters] on the fly, with a border of knotted yellow fringe two and one-half inches
[6.35 centimeters] wide. On each side of said flag in the center thereof, must be embroidered or
stamped an eagle with outspread wings and with opened beak. The eagle must be three feet
four inches [101.6 centimeters] from tip to tip of wing, and one foot ten inches [55.88
centimeters] from top of head to bottom of olive branch hereinafter described. The left foot of the
eagle shall grasp a sheaf of arrows, the right foot shall grasp an olive branch showing three red
berries. On the breast of the eagle must be displayed a shield, the lower part showing seven red
and six white stripes placed alternately. Through the open beak of the eagle must pass a scroll
bearing the words "E Pluribus Unum". Beneath the eagle there must be a scroll on which must

be borne the words "North Dakota". Over the scroll carried through the eagle's beak must be
shown thirteen five-pointed stars, the whole device being surmounted by a sunburst. The flag
must conform in all respects as to color, form, size, and device with the regimental flag carried
by the First North Dakota Infantry in the Spanish American War and Philippine Insurrection,
except in the words shown on the scroll below the eagle. To ensure historical accuracy,
reproductions of the flag of North Dakota must adhere to the official design and industry color
chart codes provided by the state historical society. A description in writing of the flag must be
made available to the public by the state historical society. Flags purchased by a state entity or
a political subdivision must substantially meet the requirements of this section. This section
does not apply to the purchase of an item that is not a flag but which portrays a likeness of the
flag of North Dakota, for example, a miniature flag, food, clothing, a lapel pin, a paper product,
or other nonflag item.