THE STATE FLAG
The New Jersey state flag is defined and described in
Joint Resolution No.2 of 1896, which reads as follows:
Joint Resolution to Define the State Flag
1. BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate and General Assembly of the
State of New Jersey:
The State flag shall be of buff color, having in the
center thereof the arms of the State properly emblazoned
thereon.
2. The State flag shall be the headquarters flag for the
Governor as Commander-in-Chief, but shall not supersede
distinctive flags which are or may hereafter be prescribed
for different arms of military or naval service of this
State.
3. This act shall take effect immediately.