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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 3§ 177 Military Property Oversight

§ 177 Military Property Oversight

Military and Veterans Code·California
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§ 177 Military Property Oversight

This law says the Adjutant General must look after all military equipment that belongs to the state or is given to the state by the United States, making sure it’s cared for, stored safely, moved when needed, and fixed if broken.

Key Takeaways

  • •The Adjutant General is in charge of looking after all state military gear.
  • •The duty covers equipment the state owns and gear the U.S. gives to the state.
  • •Care includes keeping it safe, storing it properly, moving it, and fixing it.

Example

The state receives a shipment of new rifles from the federal government for the National Guard.

The Adjutant General has to make sure the rifles are kept in a safe place, kept in good condition, moved to the Guard’s armories when needed, and repaired if any get damaged.

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

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§ 177 Military Property Oversight

The Adjutant General shall attend to the care, preservation, transportation, safekeeping, and repair of all military property belonging to the State or issued to the State by the United States for the purpose of arming and equipping the militia. (Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 389.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Adjutant Generalmilitary propertyarming and equipping the militia

Related Statutes

  • § 178 Disposal Of Military Property
  • § 180 Military Property Oversight
  • § 183 Adjutant General Property Authority
  • § 187 State Military Property Purchases
  • § 160 Adjutant General'S Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 177.
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