What are the regulations for flying Nova Scotia flag and on what occasions is flown at half mast?

* The Nova Scotia flag must be flown at half-mast on the following days:

* Good Friday

* Remembrance Day (November 11)

* The day of the funeral of a former Premier of Nova Scotia

* The day of the funeral of a current or former member of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia

* The day of the funeral of a current or former member of the Canadian Armed Forces who was killed in action or who died on active duty

* The day of the funeral of a current or former member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who was killed in the line of duty

* The day of the funeral of a current or former member of a fire department, police department, or ambulance service who was killed in the line of duty

* The day of the funeral of a current or former member of a search and rescue team who was killed in the line of duty

* Any other day that the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia may proclaim

* The Nova Scotia flag must be flown at full-mast on all other days.

Occasions When the Nova Scotia Flag is Flown at Half-Mast

* The Nova Scotia flag is flown at half-mast on the following occasions:

* The death of a member of the Royal Family

* The death of a head of state

* The death of a prominent Canadian or Nova Scotian

* A national day of mourning

* Any other occasion that the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia may proclaim

How to Fly the Nova Scotia Flag at Half-Mast

To fly the Nova Scotia flag at half-mast, follow these steps:

1. Hoist the flag to the top of the flagpole.

2. Lower the flag to half-mast. The flag should be lowered so that the bottom of the flag is level with the middle of the flagpole.

3. Secure the flag in place.

The flag should be flown at half-mast for the entire day on the day of the event. On the following day, the flag should be hoisted to the top of the flagpole at sunrise and then lowered to half-mast until sunset.