(a) When folding the state flag, the following procedure shall be followed, whenever possible:
- (1) hold the flag waist-high with another person, so that the flag is parallel to the ground and the hoist is on the left;
- (2) fold the flag lengthwise, with the open edge up;
- (3) holding the edges securely, rotate the flag so that five stars are facing up;
- (4) fold the flag lengthwise a second time, with the open edge up;
- (5) holding the edges securely, rotate the flag so that two stars are facing up;
- (6) fold the flag widthwise, with the North Star facing down and the hoist on the right;
- (7) holding the edges securely, fold the flag widthwise a second time, with the North Star facing down and the hoist on the right;
- (8) fold the flag widthwise a third time, with the North Star facing up.
- (b) When presenting the folded flag to another person, the folded flag should be turned so that the North Star is nearest the receiver.