S.3477 - Blue Star/Gold Star Flag Act of 2010

A bill to ensure that the right of an individual to display the Service Flag on residential property not be abridged. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: A bill to ensure that the right of an individual to display the Service Flag on residential property not be abridged. as introduced.
  • Short: Blue Star/Gold Star Flag Act of 2010 as introduced.

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6/10/2010--Introduced.Blue Star/Gold Star Flag Act of 2010 - States that a condominium association, cooperative association, or residential real estate management association may not adopt or enforce any policy, or enter into any agreement, that would restrict or prevent an association mem

Official Summary

6/10/2010--Introduced.Blue Star/Gold Star Flag Act of 2010 - States that a condominium association, cooperative association, or residential real estate management association may not adopt or enforce any policy, or enter into any agreement, that would restrict or prevent an association member from displaying a Service Flag on residential property within the association with respect to which such member has a separate ownership interest or a right to exclusive possession or use. (A Service Flag, also known as a "blue star banner," is an official banner authorized by the Department of Defense [DOD] for display by families who have members serving in the Armed Forces during any period of war or hostilities the United States may be engaged in for the duration of such hostilities.) States that nothing in this Act shall be considered to permit any display or use inconsistent with:
(1) any DOD regulations regarding rules or customs pertaining to the proper display or use of the Service Flag; or
(2) any reasonable restriction pertaining to the time, place, or manner of displaying the flag necessary to protect a substantial interest of the condominium, cooperative, or residential real estate management association.

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09/18/10
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09/16/10
S. 3477 [110th]: Presidential Historical Records Preservation Act ...

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06/14/10
Progress Ohio | Dave Harding's Blog: Boccieri's Service Flag Bill ...

Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) introduced S.3477 in the Senate and the Senate Armed Services Committee. Senate Resolution 3477 has 9 cosponsors including 3 Republicans. “I commend Senator Webb for taking the next step with the Blue Star/Gold ...

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