Condominium and Property Owners' Association Acts; establish restrictions on display of U.S. flag. (SB151)
Introduced By
Sen. Richard Stuart (R-Westmoreland)
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Passed House |
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Description
Virginia Condominium Act and the Virginia Property Owners' Association Act; display of the flag of the United States. Provides that a unit owners' or property owner's association shall not prohibit or otherwise adopt or enforce any policy restricting a unit or lot owner from displaying upon property to which that owner has a separate ownership interest or a right to exclusive possession or use the flag of the United States whenever such display is in compliance with the federal Flag Code. The bill also provides that the unit owners' or property owners' association may establish reasonable restrictions as to the size, place, duration, and manner of placement or display of the flag provided the restrictions are necessary to protect a substantial interest of the unit owners' or property owners' association. Under the bill, if an action is brought by a unit owners' or property owners association to enforce a rule pertaining to display of the flag, the unit or lot owner may assert as an affirmative defense that the rule does not protect a substantial interest of the association. View Full Text »
Comments
It would be nice if all citizens had equal rights. My father and brother - both military - agree in that they serve for American values, not for special treatment.
Either everyone gets to fly the flag, or everyone has to abide by HOA agreements (which are contracts tied to deeds, usually). That's my thought. Thank you.
My regrets - AP release, as follows, indicated that this was an exemption for certain peoples:
"RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- A bill aimed at allowing decorated combat veterans to fly the American flag is headed for the governor's approval..."
Upon my quick review of the text of the bill, this seems to not be the case. When I have more time, I will review the whole bill more carefully. Again, if I am mistaken, my regrets. I'm sorry I blindly believed my local media outlets.