2015 Indiana Code TITLE 10. PUBLIC SAFETY ARTICLE 16. INDIANA MILITARY CODE CHAPTER 14. NAVAL FORCE
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IC 10-16-14
Chapter 14. Naval Force
IC 10-16-14-1
Creation of naval force
Sec. 1. In addition to the land military forces of the state, there is
established a naval force to be known as the Indiana naval force.
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
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Commander in chief; duties of adjutant general; rules and
regulations
Sec. 2. (a) The governor is the commander in chief of the Indiana
naval force.
(b) The naval force is under the immediate command and
jurisdiction of the adjutant general. The adjutant general has all the
rights, powers, and duties in connection with the naval force as the
adjutant general has in connection with the land military forces.
(c) The governor, as commander in chief, may:
(1) make all necessary rules; and
(2) issue orders;
the governor considers necessary for the organization, administration,
and discipline of the naval force. The rules must conform, as far as
practicable, with the military and naval laws of the state and the
United States.
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
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Laws applicable to naval forces
Sec. 3. All provisions of law relating to governing, maintaining,
and equipping the land military forces of Indiana apply equally to and
govern the naval forces, except for provisions that are inconsistent
with the different nature of the service.
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
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Vessels, boats, and equipment
Sec. 4. The commander in chief may accept from the United States
Navy or from any other source for the naval force, and use any
vessel, lifeboat, boat gear, boat equipment, life-saving equipment,
rifles, field pieces, and other naval equipment or life-saving
equipment necessary to properly safeguard the lives and property of
the citizens of Indiana.
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Indiana Code 2015
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