The Virginia Title 18.2 - Crimes and Offenses, specifically the sections 18.2-489 to 18.2-492, outline the scope, penalties, construction, and short title of the Uniform Flag Act. It clarifies acts that are permitted under federal or state law and sets the penalty for violations as a Class 1 misdemeanor. The article aims to standardize flag-related laws across states and provides definitions and legal context.
Acts permitted by U.S. statutes, Virginia laws, U.S. armed forces regulations, or involving images of flags without words or designs are exempt from these laws.
Violations are punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor, which can include fines or jail time depending on the case.
The Act aims to standardize laws related to the display and treatment of flags across states and ensure respectful conduct.
The laws can be cited collectively as the 'Uniform Flag Act' under Virginia Code section 18.2-492.