A new law entered into force in 1978 .
Every Finnish citizen enjoys the right to fly the national flag.
With certain exceptions, the national flag is flown by Finnish vessels as their national ensign. The state flag is either rectangular or threepointed. The coat of arms of Finland is inset in the square formed by the intersecting arms of the cross. The square has a yellow border, the width of which is onefortieth of the width of the cross. State departments and establishments fly the rectangular state flag.