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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 3§ 173 Military Publications Distribution

§ 173 Military Publications Distribution

Military and Veterans Code·California
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§ 173 Military Publications Distribution

This law says the state's top military officer must pay for and arrange the printing of important military rules, histories, and other needed papers, and then give them to officers and militia groups when they are needed.

Key Takeaways

  • •The state pays for the printing costs.
  • •Printing happens only when it’s needed.
  • •The materials include military laws, regulations, U.S. Articles of War, and Guard histories.
  • •Copies are given to commissioned officers, active militia groups, and any other military people the Adjutant General decides.

Example

A new California National Guard company is created and needs to know the state’s military rules and the history of the Guard.

The Adjutant General orders copies of the state military law, U.S. Articles of War, and Guard histories to be printed and sent to the company’s officers so they have the information they need.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 173 Military Publications Distribution

The Adjutant General shall, at the expense of the State, when necessary, cause the military law, general regulations of the State, Articles of War of the United States, a history or histories of the California National Guard or the units thereof, and such other military publications necessary for the military service to be printed, indexed, and bound in compact form and distributed to the commissioned officers, and the several organizations of the active militia, and to such other military personnel and organizations as the Adjutant General may find to be necessary. (Amended by Stats. 1947, Ch. 393.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Adjutant Generalmilitary lawgeneral regulations of the StateArticles of War of the United Statesactive militia

Related Statutes

  • § 172 Military Department Quadrennial Report
  • § 175 Militia Training Funding Plan
  • § 183 Adjutant General Property Authority
  • § 160 Adjutant General'S Authority
  • § 160.5 Military Leadership Reference Update

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 173.
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