§ 296 Naval Militia Uniform Provision

Military and Veterans Code·California

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This law says that when someone joins the state Naval Militia, the state can give them a uniform that looks like the U.S. Navy uniform.

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•Enlisted members of the Naval Militia can receive a state-provided uniform.
•The uniform must match the U.S. Navy's service or dress uniform in appearance.
•The state may provide either one type of uniform or both.

Example

A person enlists in the state Naval Militia and receives a uniform from the state that matches the style of a U.S. Navy uniform.

The state is allowed to supply the enlistee with a service or dress uniform that looks just like the regular Navy uniform, if they choose to provide one.

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§ 296 Naval Militia Uniform Provision

Every enlisted person who enters the Naval Militia may be provided by the state with a service or dress uniform, or both, corresponding in make and appearance to the service or dress uniform of the United States Navy. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 118, Sec. 22. (SB 1501) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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Naval Militia service or dress uniform United States Navy

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 296.

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