M.G.L. c. 115, § 9, requires municipalities with cemeteries containing the remains of deceased veterans to place on their graves a flag of the United States on every Memorial Day. Subject to review of paid receipts and allowance, the Secretary shall reimburse, once a year, 75%.
- (1) The standard size flag for veterans’ graves shall be determined by the municipality.
- (2) The number of flags that shall be reimbursed shall not exceed 5% over the number of veterans’ graves. Any excess flags purchased in one year must be saved and used in the following year.
- (3) The veterans’ agent shall list the flags described herein on the last line of a VS-6, and attach a receipt for the flags purchased.
REGULATORY AUTHORITY
108 CMR 13.00: M.G.L. c. 115, §§ 2 & 6, and c. 30A, § 3.