The state of Maryland’s website and a vexillologist, or a flag expert, Peter Ansoff. “There’s never been any secret about it,” Ansoff said. “You can read it on the Maryland state website.” ...

Back in 2001, a survey by North American Vexillological Association — “a New Jersey-based group dedicated to the study of flag design” — voted Maryland’s flag the fourth-best out of 72 ...

Because people from Maryland believe the Maryland state flag should be featured on all pamphlets, posters, items of clothing, marketing materials, food units, and architectural surfaces.