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Cal. GOV § 436

This is the official text of Cal. GOV § 436, part of California’s Government Code — covers the structure and operation of state and local government, including public employment and public records.

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Where the National and State Flags are used, they shall be of the same size. If only one flagpole is used, the National Flag shall be above the State Flag and the State Flag shall be hung in such manner as not to interfere with any part of the National Flag. At all times the National Flag shall be placed in the position of first honor.

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