§ 423 Military Uniform Parade Restrictions

Military and Veterans Code·California

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This law stops civic groups and their members from wearing uniforms in areas where the National Guard or Naval Militia is actively serving.

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•Uniforms are banned where the Guard or Naval Militia is on active duty.
•The rule applies to any part of those forces that is called into service.
•Civic organizations and their members must follow this restriction.

Example

A local veterans' club wants to march in a town where the National Guard is training for deployment.

Because the National Guard is in active service there, the club cannot parade or show up in uniform in that town under this law.

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§ 423 Military Uniform Parade Restrictions

Whenever the National Guard or Naval Militia, or any part thereof, is in active service or is called into active service, no civic organization or member thereof shall parade or appear in uniform in the locality where the National Guard or Naval Militia is in service. (Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 389.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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National Guard Naval Militia active service civic organization uniform

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 423.

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