Mont. Code Ann. § 1-1-545
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1-1-545 Legislative findings
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1-1-545 . Legislative findings. The legislature finds that:
(1) Government property, including state buildings and grounds, public schools, and other government-owned facilities, should serve neutral governmental functions and not be used to promote political or ideological advocacy.
(2) The United States flag and other officially recognized governmental flags represent the collective identity, heritage, and sovereignty of the nation, state, and local entities and should be the primary symbols displayed on government property.
(3) Allowing nongovernmental or politically charged symbols on state property creates inconsistency in enforcement, legal challenges, and public divisiveness, undermining the neutrality and inclusivity of government spaces.
(4) Flags honoring law enforcement officers, military service members, and public service organizations provide appropriate, nonpolitical recognition of their contributions to public safety and national defense.
(5) Sections 1-1-545 through 1-1-547 do not infringe on private speech or individual expression, as they apply solely to government-controlled displays, ensuring personal freedoms remain intact while maintaining a neutral public environment.
(1) Government property, including state buildings and grounds, public schools, and other government-owned facilities, should serve neutral governmental functions and not be used to promote political or ideological advocacy.
(2) The United States flag and other officially recognized governmental flags represent the collective identity, heritage, and sovereignty of the nation, state, and local entities and should be the primary symbols displayed on government property.
(3) Allowing nongovernmental or politically charged symbols on state property creates inconsistency in enforcement, legal challenges, and public divisiveness, undermining the neutrality and inclusivity of government spaces.
(4) Flags honoring law enforcement officers, military service members, and public service organizations provide appropriate, nonpolitical recognition of their contributions to public safety and national defense.
(5) Sections 1-1-545 through 1-1-547 do not infringe on private speech or individual expression, as they apply solely to government-controlled displays, ensuring personal freedoms remain intact while maintaining a neutral public environment.
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