Official Code of Georgia Annotated

Title 45. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Chapter 12. GOVERNOR · Article 2. POWERS AND DUTIES GENERALLY

45-12-28. Calling out militia for defense of state in case of invasion or insurrection.

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In case of invasion or insurrection, the Governor may call out the state militia for the defense of the state until such time as the General Assembly shall meet; and, when he takes such action, he shall have power to make all necessary provision for their transportation, accommodation, equipment, and support.

The notes below are printed with the section but are not enacted law (O.C.G.A. § 1-1-1(c)). They are shown apart from the text.

History

Orig. Code 1863, § 59; Code 1868, § 55; Code 1873, § 52; Code 1882, § 52; Civil Code 1895, § 119; Civil Code 1910, § 142; Code 1933, § 40-202.

Cross references

Further provisions regarding authority of Governor to call out militia, § 38-2-6.

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