After the 1924 Flag Day Conference, there were a number of changes and amendments made. On June 22, 1942, Congress had a joint resolution. It was amended on December 22, 1942. The result is Public Law 829, Chapter 806 during the second session of the 77th Congress.
There were several specific rules for the right way of displaying the flag like 36 U.S.C. 173-178, 36 U.S.C. 171 and 36 U.S.C. 172. These covered the proper conduct whenever the national anthem was playing, the best manner of delivering the flag and the pledge of alliance to the flag. The Code became a staple guide for people who would keep and display the American flag. There are no imposed penalties but specific statutes in various states can lead to fines and imprisonment among people who break the laws. The District of Columbia and other states all over America have different rules and penalties when dealing with flags .
Criminal penalties are also imposed on individuals who disrespect the flag. Title 18 of the United States Code before 1989 provided for fines and imprisonment to violators. The Flag Protection Act of 1989 also had people paying fines or being put to prison for destroying or desecrating the US banner. The Code further provides powers to the President to repeal or modify the rules to maintain the sanctity of the United States Flag. The intent is to keep the flag safe from vandals and other untoward acts. Other government bodies cannot readily modify or amend the rules regarding the US flag except through the President.