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2103 – Insults To National Or Commonwealth Flag | Pennsylvania Law

Learn about Pennsylvania's law against insulting or damaging the American or Commonwealth flag, classified as a second-degree misdemeanor.

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2103 – Insults To National Or Commonwealth Flag

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 2103

Summary

Pennsylvania law 18 Pa.C.S. 2103 makes it a second-degree misdemeanor to maliciously damage, insult, or destroy any American or Commonwealth flag. The law aims to protect the dignity of national and state symbols from malicious acts.

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In simple terms: Learn about Pennsylvania's law against insulting or damaging the American or Commonwealth flag, classified as a second-degree misdemeanor.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.