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2020 Georgia Code
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
Universal Citation: GA Code § 45-12-28 (2020)
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.
(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.
RESEARCH REFERENCES
Am. Jur. 2d.
- 38 Am. Jur. 2d, Governor, §§ 4, 9.
C.J.S.- 77 C.J.S., Riot; Insurrection, § 33. 81A C.J.S., States, § 80.
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