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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 1§ 122 State Militia Membership Requirements

§ 122 State Militia Membership Requirements

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§ 122 State Militia Membership Requirements

This law says that all healthy men aged 18 to 45 who live in the state must be part of the state's militia, unless they are exempt by other laws.

Key Takeaways

  • •All healthy men aged 18 to 45 must be in the state militia.
  • •Some people might not have to join if other laws say so.
  • •Even men who aren't citizens yet but want to be must join.

Example

A 20-year-old man moves to the state and is healthy.

He must join the state militia unless there's a law that says he doesn't have to.

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

Official Source
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§ 122 State Militia Membership Requirements

The militia of the State consists of all able-bodied male citizens and all other able-bodied males who have declared their intention to become citizens of the United States, who are between the ages of eighteen and forty-five, and who are residents of the State, and of such other persons as may upon their own application be enlisted or commissioned therein pursuant to the provisions of this division, subject, however, to such exemptions as now exist or may be hereafter created by the laws of the United States or of this State. (Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 389.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

militiaable-bodied male citizenseighteen and forty-fiveresidents of the State

Related Statutes

  • § 123 Militia Enrollment Orders
  • § 129 Militia Desertion Penalties
  • § 130 Militia Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • § 1100 Veterans Homes Bond Act
  • § 1102 Veterans Home Finance Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 122.
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