The flag of the District of Columbia shall be 3 red stars in the upper portion of the flag (the chief), with 2 red horizontal bars on a field of white. All proportions described in this section are expressed in relation to the flag’s vertical dimension (the hoist). The chief shall be 3/10 of the hoist, the horizontal red bars shall be 2 /10 , the base and white space between the 2 bars shall be 2/10 and 1/10, respectively. The red stars shall be 2/10 in diameter, and shall be spaced equidistant in the fly. The length of the fly shall depend on the proportions of the flag upon which this design may be displayed.
(Mar. 25, 2003, D.C. Law 14-237, § 2, 49 DCR 10485.)
2001 Ed., § 1-171.
This section is referenced in § 1-152.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 1 - Government Organization
Chapter 1 - District of Columbia Government Development
Subchapter III - District of Columbia Flag
Part B - District of Columbia Flag Adoption and Design
§ 1–151. District of Columbia official flag
§ 1–152. Inclusion of “DC” and “No Taxation Without Representation” within District of Columbia flag
§ 1–153. Flag Design Advisory Commission