South Carolina Statutes
§ 53-3-165 — POW/MIA Recognition Day.
(A)The third Friday in September of each year is declared to be "POW/MIA Recognition Day" in South Carolina. The Governor shall issue a proclamation each year calling upon the people of South Carolina to observe "POW/MIA Recognition Day" with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
(B)Flags atop state and local public buildings must be flown at half-staff at least until noon on "POW/MIA Recognition Day".
(C)The POW/MIA flag shall be flown or displayed on "POW/MIA Recognition Day" in South Carolina on the grounds or in public lobbies if the flags are provided, except for the State Capitol Building and the State House grounds.
(D)As used in this section, the term "POW/MIA flag" means the National League of Families POW/MIA flag recognized officially and designated by Section 2 of Public L
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 192, SECTION 2, eff March 26, 2004.
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