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The original law was passed in 1984 and it contains 7 chapters, a preamble and a section that contains the lyrics of the national anthem. The law itself was changed several times, most recently in 2005. Under this law, a special permit is required to broadcast the Mexican flag, as the flag can only be reproduced for official government purposes.
The National Flag of Mexico. In Article 18 of the Law on the National Arms, Flag, and Anthem (Ley Sobre El Escudo, la Bandera y el Himno Nacionales) there is a listing of dates that the Mexican flag is flown by all branches of government. Civilians are also encouraged to display the national flag on these days.
The use of the National Symbols (Coat of Arms, Anthem, and National Flag) in Mexico is protected by law. [87] In Mexico, the desecration of the national flag and coat of arms is a crime punishable by six months to four years in prison, or a fine of 50 to 3,000 pesos (between 2 and 152 USD), or both sanctions. [ 88 ]
The close relationship between the two nations was highlighted Friday at Fresno City Hall, where Mexico’s green, white and red flag was hoisted up one of the three flagpoles along P Street in ...
A flag protocol (or flag code) is a set of rules and regulations for the display of flags within a country, including national, subnational, and foreign flags. Generally, flag protocols call for the national flag to be the most prominent flag (i.e, in the position of honor), flown highest and to its own right (the viewer's left) and for the flag to never touch the ground.
The flag songs are dedicated to the flag day, it is a national holiday in Mexico. Flag Day is celebrated every year on February 24 since its implementation in 1937. [ 26 ] [ 27 ] The songs were established by President of Mexico General Lázaro Cárdenas before the monument to General Vicente Guerrero , first to pledge allegiance to the Mexican ...
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The flag should never touch anything physically beneath it. [9] An urban myth claimed that if the flag touched the ground, it had to be destroyed under the Flag Code; however, it has been affirmed by the American Legion and state governments that this is not the case. [10] [11] The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding or drapery.