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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 3§ 183 Adjutant General Property Authority

§ 183 Adjutant General Property Authority

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§ 183 Adjutant General Property Authority

This law says the Adjutant General can give out military gear and buy new gear, but only when the Governor tells them to and only to the state militia or approved cadet groups.

Key Takeaways

  • •The Governor decides what military stuff is needed and who gets it.
  • •The Adjutant General handles buying and handing out that stuff.
  • •Only the active militia, any unorganized militia the Governor calls up, and approved California Cadet Corps units can receive the gear.

Example

The Governor orders new helmets for a local National Guard unit. The Adjutant General buys the helmets and hands them out to the Guard members.

Because the Governor gave the order and the helmets go to an active militia unit, the law lets the Adjutant General do the purchase and issue the gear.

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

Official Source
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§ 183 Adjutant General Property Authority

The Adjutant General shall issue such military property as the Governor directs, and under his direction shall make purchases for that purpose. No military property shall be issued to persons or organizations other than those belonging to the active militia except such portions of the unorganized militia as may be called out by the Governor, and except further the authorized and approved units of the California Cadet Corps. (Amended by Stats. 1947, Ch. 393.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Adjutant Generalmilitary propertyactive militiaunorganized militiaCalifornia Cadet Corps

Related Statutes

  • § 172 Military Department Quadrennial Report
  • § 173 Military Publications Distribution
  • § 175 Militia Training Funding Plan
  • § 177 Military Property Oversight
  • § 178 Disposal Of Military Property

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 183.
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