§ 419 Militia Uniform Restrictions

Military and Veterans Code·California

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This law says militia members can't wear their military uniforms or use military gear unless they're on duty or have special permission.

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•Militia members can only wear uniforms or use military gear during official duty or with permission.
•Wearing the uniform or using gear without permission is not allowed.
•This rule helps keep military property safe and used only for official purposes.

Example

A militia member wears their uniform to a grocery store.

They could get in trouble because they're not on duty and didn't get permission to wear it.

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§ 419 Militia Uniform Restrictions

No member of the militia shall wear or use, except when on military duty, or by special permission of his commanding officer, any uniform or other article of military property belonging to the State or to the organization of which he is a member. (Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 389.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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militia uniform military property commanding officer

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 419.

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